Who said soups are perfect for winters and always had to be hot? Imagine, in summers you need a snack between your meal times and you do not want to have a drink. Soup is indeed a good option.
One important thing is cold soup must be really cold, just as hot soup must be really hot, to be tasty. And, cold soups call in for a little more detail. A chilled cantaloupe Soup is very easy to prepare. It is creamy and also energizing! You can use it as a starter for lunch during parties or have it before supper. You can even have it in the morning or as a late afternoon snack.
Chilled cantaloupe soup is also healthy, light for your tummy, and you can’t compare it with other soups. Don’t compare it with a ‘drink’ either! Just remember it is a perfect soup for a hot summer day!
Health Benefits
Cantaloupe is heart-healthy and contains high concentrations of the vital antioxidants, vitamins A and C. Cantaloupe is known to add in decrease risk of death from all causes, including heart disease and stroke.
It is packed with vitamin C, vitamin A which helps to prevent heart attack or stroke and stop free insurgents from oxidizing cholesterol in the bloodstream.
Ingredients
1 cantaloupe - peeled, seeded and cubed
2 cups orange juice
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
How To Make Chilled Cantaloupe Soup
- Peel, seed, and cube cantaloupe.
- Place cantaloupe and 1/2 cup orange juice in a blender or food processor; cover, and process until smooth.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in lime juice, cinnamon, and remaining orange juice.
- Cover liquid mixture and refrigerate for at least one hour.
TIP:
Garnish with mint if desired. Greek yogurt adds a creamy texture in addition to adding protein, making it perfect. Very refreshing fruit soup served chilled. Great for luncheons. Besides being absolutely delicious, it is so healthy and quickly made.
Trivia
- The earliest archaeological evidence for the consumption of soup dates back to 6000 BC! It was hippopotamus soup. Do you suppose any mobile food trucks will bring back this retro cuisine?
- February 4th is National homemade soup day.
- You might have learned that soup isn't always served hot. In warmer climates like Spain, cold soup alternatives, like tomato-based gazpacho, are popular.