Chilled Melon Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Chilled Melon Soup
25 min.
6
80kcal

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Chilled Melon Soup: A Refreshing Vegetarian Delight

Are you a fan of refreshing, light, and flavorful dishes that tantalize your taste buds? If so, you're in for a treat with this exquisite Chilled Melon Soup! This delightful recipe is not only perfect for those warm summer evenings but also caters to a wide range of dietary preferences, being both vegetarian and gluten-free.

In just 25 minutes of preparation, you can enjoy a sumptuous soup that serves six, with each serving containing only 80 calories. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, planning a casual get-together, or simply craving a unique and satisfying meal, this Chilled Melon Soup is sure to impress.

This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a soup, an antipasti, a starter, or even a snack. Its blend of sweet and spicy flavors, courtesy of the cantaloupe, honey, and a hint of cayenne pepper, will awaken your senses and leave you craving more. The addition of orange juice, yogurt, mint, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt creates a harmonious balance of textures and tastes that is simply irresistible.

So why wait? Dive into the world of culinary delights and give this Chilled Melon Soup a try. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • medium cantaloupe cubed peeled seeded
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • tablespoon honey 
  •  mint leaves 
  • 0.8 cup orange juice 
  • ounces yogurt plain
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • blender

Directions

  1. Place the orange juice, yogurt and cantaloupe in a blender; cover and process until pureed.
  2. Add the honey, salt, nutmeg and cayenne; cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  3. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories80kcal
Protein10.98%
Fat15.87%
Carbs73.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.8
Glycemic Load
8.07
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.7469564676285%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.36mg
Hesperetin
3.81mg
Naringenin
0.66mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.72mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:80.2kcal
4.01%
Fat:1.5g
2.31%
Saturated Fat:0.87g
5.45%
Carbohydrates:15.59g
5.2%
Net Carbohydrates:14.68g
5.34%
Sugar:14.52g
16.13%
Cholesterol:4.91mg
1.64%
Sodium:142.67mg
6.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.34g
4.68%
Vitamin A:3270.76IU
65.42%
Vitamin C:26.09mg
31.62%
Potassium:273.69mg
7.82%
Folate:26.14µg
6.54%
Calcium:60.34mg
6.03%
Phosphorus:57.99mg
5.8%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.68%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.43%
Magnesium:20.99mg
5.25%
Copper:0.1mg
5.04%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.43%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.08%
Fiber:0.91g
3.65%
Selenium:2.46µg
3.51%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.23%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.08%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.08%
Iron:0.5mg
2.79%
Vitamin K:2.62µg
2.5%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.33%