Southern Style Chilled Watermelon and Mint Soup
A refreshing and easy-to-make chilled watermelon and mint soup inspired by Southern flavors, perfect for a light lunch or warm-weather treat. This smooth, sweet soup is accented with fresh lime juice and a hint of honey for balance, finished with a bright mint garnish.
Ingredients
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- Flavoring
- Herbs
- Seasoning
Let’s make it
Preparation
Place the watermelon cubes in a blender along with fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and honey. Blend until smooth and well combined.
Preparation
Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove pulp and seeds, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
Seasoning
Season the strained watermelon soup with sea salt and optional freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
Chilling
Cover the soup and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until cold and flavors meld.
Serving
Serve the chilled watermelon soup in bowls or glasses, garnished with additional fresh mint leaves for an appealing presentation.
Tips & notes
For an extra smooth texture, strain the blended soup twice. Use seedless watermelon for a hassle-free preparation. Adjust honey and lime juice to balance sweetness and acidity based on your taste.
Saving it for later
Store leftover chilled watermelon soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
Reheating
This soup is best served cold and is not recommended for reheating. If needed, bring to room temperature but do not microwave.
