CHILLED WATERMELON-MINT SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Fruit     Watermelon     Mint     White Wine     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 cups 1-inch pieces seeded or seedless watermelon (from about 7 pounds)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups Johannisberg Riesling wine
1/3 cup (or more) sugar
2 cups (lightly packed) fresh mint leaves (from about 1 large bunch)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup 1/4-inch cubes seeded or seedless watermelon
1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream, stirred to loosen
Fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Working in batches, puree 12 cups watermelon in processor until smooth. Strain puree into large bowl. Transfer 1 cup puree to small bowl; cover and chill. Whisk cornstarch into remaining puree. Bring wine and 1/3 cup sugar to simmer in large pot, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer 3 minutes. Add watermelon-cornstarch mixture; bring to boil, whisking. Transfer soup to bowl; stir in 2 cups mint. Cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • Strain soup into another bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Stir in salt and cayenne. Add more sugar, if desired. Chill until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Whisk reserved 1 cup watermelon puree into soup. Ladle soup into 8 bowls. Mound 2 tablespoons cubed watermelon in center of each bowl. Drizzle soup with crème fraîche. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Najmul Khandakar Sajib
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's a delicious and refreshing way to end a summer meal.


Segun Adeyemi
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


BROWN LION
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I love that this soup is made with fresh watermelon. It gives it such a delicious and refreshing flavor.


Marvin Ronnie
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This soup is the perfect way to cool down and refresh on a hot summer day.


Sasanka Sanjaya
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This soup is a work of art. It's so beautiful and delicious.


Jasmine Wiesner
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This soup is so unique and delicious. I've never had anything like it before.


Solomon Aboagye
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I'm so impressed with how flavorful this soup is. It's so light and refreshing, yet it's packed with flavor.


Abbie milligan
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This soup is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It's so delicious and refreshing.


nicholas Kintu
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I love the vibrant color of this soup. It's so inviting and refreshing.


Essa Dababneh (Abo Bassam)
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Joel Brava
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer soup.


Million Melkamu
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This soup is a lifesaver on hot summer days. It's so refreshing and hydrating.


Shoaib Gill
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Muzamal Sahu
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This soup is so versatile. I've tried it with different fruits and herbs, and it's always delicious.


Perry Willis
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I love that this soup is healthy and refreshing. It's a great way to get my daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Jernel Charles
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This soup is perfect for a party or potluck. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Aisha Usama
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I'm not usually a fan of watermelon, but this soup changed my mind. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Emadul haque
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This soup is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in just a few minutes.


ciara earl
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I love the combination of watermelon and mint in this soup. It's so unique and delicious.


Sbahle Lujabe
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This soup is so refreshing and flavorful! It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.