Strawberry-Melon Soup with Ginger Melon Balls
From: Better Homes and GardensThis tangy, chilled soup is the perfect way to start a springtime brunch.
Servings: Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Prep: 25 mins
Total: 30 mins
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Ingredients
1 small cantaloupe
1/2 of a small honeydew melon
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries
1 8-ounce carton vanilla yogurt
1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
2 cups milk
Carnation petals (optional)
Directions
1. Using a small melon baller, scoop the cantaloupe and the honeydew into balls or use a knife to cut melons into cubes. (You should have about 4 cups cantaloupe and 2 cups honeydew.) Set melon aside.
2. In a small saucepan combine pineapple juice, sugar, and ginger. Bring to boiling, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until the mixture is the consistency of a thin syrup. Remove from heat; cool. Transfer syrup to a storage container. Add 2 cups of the cantaloupe pieces and all of the honeydew pieces. Cover and chill overnight.
3. Meanwhile, in a blender container or food processor bowl cover and blend or process strawberries until smooth; remove and set aside. Cover and blend or process remaining 2 cups cantaloupe pieces until smooth. In a large mixing bowl stir together yogurt and sour cream. Add pureed strawberries, pureed melon, and milk; stir until combined. Cover and chill overnight.
4. To serve, drain melon balls, reserving syrup; stir reserved syrup into chilled soup. Ladle soup into bowls; top with melon balls. If desired, garnish each serving with carnation petals. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 211, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 63 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 5 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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