Honeydew Melon And Cucumber Soup
Today I'm making a cold Honeydew Melon and Cucumber Soup.
Equipment
- 1 food processor Substitute blender
- 1 Mandolin
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 melon baller
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Honeydew Melon and Cucumber Soup:
- 8 cups 2 honeydew melons not overripe and large dice
- 2 English (hothouse) cucumbers One peeled and seeded and diced small, reserve 1/2 cup plus 12 thin slices with the skin-on for the garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 tbsps Greek yogurt (keep refrigerated until ready to serve)
- 2 tbsps Agave nectar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 juiced lime
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Choice of Garnishes:
- 1 cup melon balls
- 12 slices crispy Pancetta
- 3 cucumber slices Thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber Peeled, seeded, and diced small
- 1/2 cup Pistachios
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Instructions for *Mise en Place:First, prepare all the toppings and garnishes such as pistachios, diced and sliced cucumber, melon balls, and the crispy Pancetta.Instructions for the Crispy Pancetta:Preheat oven to 450°F.Place the pancetta slices evenly on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, and let cool. Transfer a plate lined with a paper towel. Set aside.Instructions for the Honeydew Melon and Cucumber Soup:In a food processor, add mint, lime juice, diced melon, diced cucumber, Agave nectar, water, cayenne pepper, and Kosher salt. Pulse all the ingredients together until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 hours.To serve, equally, divide the soup between 4 bowls. To each of the bowls, add 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt, a few small diced cucumbers, 3 melon balls, and a sprig of fresh mint. Extra optional garnishes can include slices of cucumber, crispy pancetta, and pistachios. The sweet and salty flavor combination is delicious!!!There you have it, my Honeydew Melon and Cucumber Soup.
Notes
1) *Mise en Place (MEEZ-ahn-plahs) is a French culinary term meaning "everything in its place," referring to the essential practice of gathering, prepping, and organizing all ingredients and equipment before starting to cook, ensuring a smooth and efficient process
2) The Kcal count does not include any of the extra optional garnishes for the soup.
3) Linda Lou Hamel is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value are important to you, I recommend running the ingredients through the online nutritional calculator of your choice. Calories and values can vary depending on the brands you choose.