Chilled Cantaloupe Curry Soup is a super quick, slightly spicy, refreshing soup. Fresh sweet cantaloupe, enhanced with a touch of ginger and spicy serrano pepper, along with the soft notes of curry powder – perfect for a hot summer’s day.
1 ½poundsabout 1 large ripe cantaloupe, seeded, peeled and diced
1ouncepeeledminced fresh ginger-root
½ - 1teaspoonminced serrano pepperor to taste (about 1 large pepper) seeded if desired
½cupfresh orange juicefrom 1 large orange
½cupplain yogurt
1teaspooncurry powderor to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepperto taste
Diced fresh cucumberfor garnish, optional
Additional yogurtfor garnish, optional
Instructions
Place the cantaloupe, ginger, Serrano, and orange juice in a blender or food processor and process until smooth, add the yogurt and curry; process until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or more to allow the flavors to fully blend. Serve in cold bowls with optional garnishes.
Notes
This soup is best when allowed to sit, refrigerated, for at least an hour, or more.