WATERMELON AND BERRY SOUP
This is a wonderful, easy recipe. Dairy free, no cook, quick to make! Perfect for entertaining in the summer. I "adjusted" the original of this recipe which came from "Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone", a fabulous cookbook by Deborah Madison which won Julia Child and James Beard awards (I'm not vegetarian, it's just a great book!). I always keep Costco's 3 Berry Mix in my freezer. I use these frozen berries, but use fresh if you prefer. I like the texture the thawing berry's have in the soup as well as the unexpected chill they add to each bite. This is really an easy recipe to adapt, be creative, go wild! * Note: I bought a VitaMix and pureed the watermelon, but it completely liquified. You want a puree, not liquid, so "pulses" is important, maybe on lowest setting. You can almost make a puree just by mashing the pulp if you don't have a blender.
Provided by Mrs Goodall
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Puree the watermelon chunks (a blender works fine) and pour the puree into a bowl.
- Starting with 1/2 a lime, add lime juice to taste.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Cover and refrigerate until quite chilled and ready to serve.
- Seed the remaining watermelon and cut into bite sized chunks. Refrigerate until serving.
- For Frozen Berries:
- About 45 minutes before serving, in a smallish bowl toss the berries with the brown sugar and a squeeze of lime and stir. Just leave on the counter to macerate (create juice/syrup). This should allow the berries to thaw, yet not quite completely. But hey, if they totally thaw, they thaw, it still tastes great.
- For Fresh Berries:
- In a smallish bowl toss the berries with the brown sugar and a squeeze of lime and stir. Cover and place in the refrigerator to macerate (create juice/syrup). This could be done the night before.
- Before serving taste your berries and syrup and add the rosewater (or orange flower water) to taste and more lime if needed.
- To Serve: Divide the watermelon puree among chilled soup bowls and add the watermelon pieces, then the berries on top with a drizzle of berry syrup. Top with a garnish of chopped mint or lemon verbena.
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Epifanio Barroso, III
e.i32@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of watermelon, but this soup was amazing! I would definitely make it again.
Tshiwela Nethononda
tshiwela.nethononda62@gmail.comThis soup is a work of art! It's so beautiful and delicious.
Bikash ale
b@gmail.comI can't wait to try this soup! It looks so good.
Emilie Bishop
emilie.bishop@gmail.comThis soup is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Aiden Gibson
gibson.aiden89@hotmail.co.ukI would recommend this soup to anyone who is looking for a refreshing and delicious summer soup.
Isabella Lopez
isabella@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Sheri P
p_sheri@hotmail.comI made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.
Mhamed Sfar
sfar.mhamed66@gmail.comThis soup is perfect for a light and healthy summer meal.
MD sojon Miya
miya-m31@yahoo.comI loved the combination of watermelon and berries in this soup. It was so refreshing and delicious.
jojo khan
khan-jojo77@yahoo.comThe soup was really easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
SK Anika Sultana
ss@hotmail.comI thought the soup was a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more spices.
cole fonville
cole.f@gmail.comThe soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend adding less sugar.
Essa Essa
essa-essa@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.
zohaib sipra
s_z@hotmail.comI wasn't sure I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really good!
Vytenis Bartuse
bartusevytenis@gmail.comThis soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover watermelon.
Chameen Ameen
chameen15@yahoo.comI made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I had to make a second batch.
Ronald Chapman
r53@yahoo.comThis soup was a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy watermelon and berries! I loved the combination of flavors, and it was the perfect summer soup. I will definitely be making this again.