COOL MELON SOUP
To make this slightly sweet dish such a delicious departure from other melon soups, Kinch briefly cooks vibrant Cavaillon and Charentais melons. Feel free to use any of your favorite summer melons, including honeydews or cantaloupes.
Provided by David Kinch
Categories Soup/Stew Fruit Herb Nut Onion Soy Appetizer Easter Fourth of July Melon Almond Tofu Family Reunion Shower Party Soy Sauce Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set a fine-mesh strainer over a small bowl. Press tofu through strainer into bowl. Stir in white soy sauce. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD:Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
- Set a medium-mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Halve melons horizontally. Scrape seeds, strings, and juices from center of each melon half into strainer. Press lightly on mixture in strainer to release juices. Discard solids in strainer. Reserve juices.
- Using a small melon baller, scoop out 18 balls from 1 melon half. Place melon balls in a small bowl; season lightly with sea salt and vinegar and gently toss. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain; transfer to a small bowl and reserve.
- Meanwhile, cut rind from remaining 3 melon halves and cut flesh into 2" pieces. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent but not browned, about 10 minutes. Cut a parchment-paper round just large enough to cover surface of soup in pot. Add melon pieces with reserved juices to pot. Cover pot with parchment-paper round. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until melon is soft but not mushy and an instant-read thermometer inserted into melon reads 150°, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Working in batches, purée soup in a blender until smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl. Strain soup. Season to taste with sea salt. Cover and chill, along with serving bowls, until cold, about 4 hours.
- Ladle soup into chilled bowls. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoons of the tofu mixture into center. Top with a few toasted almonds and 3 melon balls. Drizzle almond oil over and garnish with fresh herbs.
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Laiquesh Laiquesh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cold soups, but I really enjoyed this one. It was light and refreshing, and the mint added a nice touch.
Meray Hamza
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover melon. I had some cantaloupe that was about to go bad, and this soup was the perfect way to use it up.
Ruth Lubinda
[email protected]I love the presentation of this soup. It's so elegant and refreshing.
Shaydon Ramanjee
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a hit with guests.
YUGESH YUGESH WARAN
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of melon, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was light and refreshing, and the mint added a nice touch.
Mmapitsi Moropa
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. It's sweet and delicious, and they won't even realize they're eating healthy.
Habib Safi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's delicious and unique.
BestInfinity
[email protected]This soup is so refreshing and healthy. It's a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Syeda Saima
[email protected]I love the combination of the sweet melon and the tangy yogurt. It's a perfect balance of flavors.
Shekinah Natasha Hubbian
[email protected]This is one of my favorite summer recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Anuwar Shohid
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.
Three Stooges
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cold soups, but I really enjoyed this one. It was light and refreshing, and the mint added a nice touch.
Cheeseburger Yi
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover melon. I had some cantaloupe that was about to go bad, and this soup was the perfect way to use it up.
Samad Awan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
christian nkume
[email protected]This soup is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the way the melon and mint complement each other.
Chittainga Boys
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It only takes a few ingredients and it's ready in no time.
Youssef Quorsane
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer lunch or dinner. It's healthy and filling, and it's easy to make.
Md Lais
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of melon, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was light and refreshing, and the mint added a nice touch.
Janukadinsitha Janukadinsitha
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of the melon and the mint.
Andriana Abuto
[email protected]This was a hit at my summer party! Everyone loved the cool, refreshing taste. I will definitely be making this again.