Plum Soup with Honeydew Tarragon Ice

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Plum Soup with Honeydew Tarragon Ice
1500 min.
4
341kcal

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Indulge in a refreshing and vibrant dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds: Plum Soup with Honeydew Tarragon Ice. This delightful recipe brings together the natural sweetness of ripe plums and the subtle freshness of honeydew and tarragon, creating a unique flavor profile that is both light and satisfying.

Perfect as a starter for a summer gathering or a snack on a warm day, this dish not only excites the palate but also caters to various dietary preferences. It is fully vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an inclusive choice for all your guests. With a preparation time of just 1500 minutes, a little patience goes a long way toward crafting this stunning soup paired with a dreamy, icy treat.

Each spoonful of the silky plum soup provides a burst of fruity sweetness, balanced by the refreshing and zesty tarragon-infused honeydew ice. This cold dessert adds an unexpected twist, elevating the dish to a sophisticated yet approachable level. Not only is it a feast for the eyes with its beautiful hues, but it also delivers a medley of flavors that celebrates the beauty of nature’s bounty.

Give your culinary skills a workout with this impressive recipe that is sure to leave your guests raving about your innovative approach to plant-based cuisine.

Ingredients

  • cups wedges honeydew melon peeled seeded (1-inch cubes)
  • teaspoons juice of lime fresh to taste
  • lb plums black red chilled pitted halved
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup tarragon fresh packed crushed
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sieve
  • blender
  • ice cream machine

Directions

  1. Bring water and sugar to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Transfer 1/2 cup hot syrup to a bowl and stir in tarragon, then cool. Chill remaining syrup.
  3. Pour tarragon syrup through a very fine sieve into a metal bowl, discarding solids. Purée honeydew in a blender and stir into strained tarragon syrup. Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden.
  4. Dice enough of plums to measure 1/2 cup and reserve. Coarsely chop remaining plums and purée in 2 batches with 1 cup chilled syrup (total) in a blender.
  5. Pour purée through very fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on and discarding solids.
  6. Stir in diced plums, lime juice, and chilled syrup to taste.
  7. Serve soup immediately, topped with scoops of honeydew ice.
  8. ·Honeydew ice can be made 1 week ahead.

Nutrition Facts

Calories341kcal
Protein3.31%
Fat3.01%
Carbs93.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.69
Glycemic Load
44.95
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.767391381056%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
12.77mg
Peonidin
0.7mg
Catechin
6.55mg
Epigallocatechin
0.58mg
Epicatechin
7.27mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
1.72mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.91mg
Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.05mg
Gallocatechin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:340.59kcal
17.03%
Fat:1.22g
1.88%
Saturated Fat:0.15g
0.94%
Carbohydrates:85.73g
28.58%
Net Carbohydrates:81.55g
29.65%
Sugar:79.34g
88.16%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:24.4mg
1.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.02g
6.05%
Vitamin C:39.72mg
48.15%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.1%
Vitamin A:1004.7IU
20.09%
Potassium:682.15mg
19.49%
Fiber:4.18g
16.72%
Vitamin K:17µg
16.19%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.2%
Iron:1.93mg
10.72%
Magnesium:40.51mg
10.13%
Copper:0.2mg
10.08%
Folate:39.38µg
9.85%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.42%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8%
Calcium:71.51mg
7.15%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.14%
Phosphorus:59.29mg
5.93%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.41%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.08%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.25%
Selenium:1.08µg
1.55%
Source:Epicurious