his delightful Chilled Cardamom Cantaloupe Soup is a refreshing treat, perfect for hot weather or as a unique appetizer. The sweet, fragrant cantaloupe is blended with the warm, aromatic spice of cardamom, creating a wonderful contrast. A hint of lime juice adds a tangy kick, while the fresh mint and strawberry garnish provide a burst […]
Food Safety Warning! Before cutting fresh Cantaloupe, thoroughly and brush the whole Cantaloupe with running water using a clean produce brush. Place the melon on a clean cutting board, plate, or other surfaces with the cut end facing down. With a clean knife, cut the melon from the blossom end to the stem end. Wash the knife with clean running water and set aside. Gently scrape out the seeds with a clean spoon.
Use one half and make round Cantaloupe balls using a melon-baller and reserve the balls. Scrape the rest of the pulp and reserve. Cut, and cut into chunks the other half.
Transfer Cantaloupe (except balls) to a blender or food processor. Add sugar, lime juice, and cardamom, and blend until smooth. Stir in the Perrier water and refrigerate until cold.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary with more sugar, cardamom, and lime juice. with strawberry slices and mint leaves.
This recipe connects to Cold & World's Soups — learn the technique step by step in the video lessons.
The secret to a silky soup like this one is patience at the blending stage — take your time and pass it through a fine sieve if you want a truly professional finish. If you'd like to go deeper, Cold & World's Soups covers this in full.
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