Ingredients
- 1 quart cubed, ripe 'Crenshaw' melon or cantaloupe
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped crystalized ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 thin lengthwise slices melon(optional)
Directions
1. In blender, or food processor fitted with chopping blade, puree melon cubes until smooth. Add orange juice, yogurt, ginger, and salt; process until well combined.
2. To serve, divide soup among 4 serving bowls. If desired, prepare melon "roses" for garnish: Wrap 1 melon slice around tip of finger; gently remove from finger and place melon rose in center of soup.
Nutrition Information per serving: Protein: 3 grams; fat: 1 gram; carbohydrate: 19 grams; fiber: 2 grams; sodium: 100 milligrams; Cholesterol: 2 milligrams; calories: 89
Print this recipe
Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Country Living/July '97
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Chilled Melon Soup