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Tasty Treats for Yogis ~ July 2004 Recipe

Chilled Melon Soup
From "Fast Vegetarian Feasts" by Martha Rose Shulman

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Chilling time: if ingredients are cold, the soup should be cold enough to serve at once. Otherwise, chill 30 minutes in the freezer.

1 ripe cantaloupe finely chopped
1 small honeydew melon finely chopped
1 cup of fresh orange juice, strained
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
For garnish:
½ cup heavy cream, whipped
½ cup sliced strawberries
peppermint leaves

Have the fruit chilled, if possible. Reserve and chill 1/2 cup each of cantaloupe and honeydew. Puree the remaining melon in batches, in a blender with the orange juice and lime juice. Stir in the chopped melon. Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes in the freezer or for several hours in the refrigerator. It’s best to serve this soon because the orange juice takes on too acidic a taste if it stands too long. Serve in chilled bowls, garnished with whipped cream, strawberries and mint.
Option: Add in 1 cup of chilled champagne before serving.