This deliciously refreshing Cold Cantaloupe Soup is just what you need this summer to keep you and your little one refreshed and energized.
Hello there. Summertime is at its peak. And here in Arizona, it is melting hot. These are the times when summer fruits come to the rescue. Last time I shared a recipe for Watermelon Gazpacho. This week, I have another Cold Soup recipe for you all. This deliciously refreshing Cantaloupe Soup is just what you need to refresh and energize this summer season. It is a comfort food for everyone from babies to seniors.
This soup is extremely simple to make, and you can make it ahead of time. In the following recipe, I have paired cantaloupe with fresh basil leaves and ginger. This gives the soup a unique and refreshing flavour. While serving, I have drizzled some olive oil and added freshly ground black pepper. That’s it. Now isn’t this simple?
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This Cantaloupe soup can go well with any meal. My little one loves this soup. A good bowl full makes her and her mama happy. For the grown-up serving, you can add some chopped jalapeños. Just make sure, you serve this soup chilled.
Let’s go through the recipe.
Cantaloupe Soup
This delicious Cold Cantaloupe Soup is just what you need this summer to keep you and your little one energized.
You Need:
- 2 cups Cantaloupe Cubes
- 3 Basil Leaves (fresh)
- 1/3 tsp Ginger (shredded)
- Olive Oil And Black Pepper (for garnish)
How To Make It:
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Start by adding cantaloupe cubes, basil leaves and ginger to the food processor. Process this into a puree. Transfer this to a bowl and keep it in the refrigerator to chill for 10 to 15 mins
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For serving, ladle this puree into a serving bowl. Garnish it with olive oil and freshly ground black pepper.
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Serve cold.
My Little Note:
Cantaloupe can be introduced to babies from 8 months and above. Since they have a high acidic content, they might cause a rash, if introduced earlier.
Cantaloupe is a perfect summer fruit. It is filled with vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, fiber, and folate. It has various antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Cantaloupes are a part of the cucurbit family of plants (Cucurbitaceae). These also include squashes, pumpkins, cucumbers, gourds, and melons. Cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew all come under melon family. When choosing this fruit, pick one which doesn’t have any soft spot or bruises. It should have a sweet smell and feel heavy, but not over fragrant which indicates it’s too ripe. If cantaloupe feels too hard and not ripe, leave it at room temperature for few days. Once the fruit is cut refrigerate it immediately.
Important Note:
Talk to your baby’s Pediatrician before starting any new food.
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I have never had cantaloupe soup before! It sounds so tasty for this summer heat that we have been having.
You should give this a try for sure. With the kind of summer heat these days, this soup really comes as a refreshing meal.
I can’t believe how simple this recipe is to make! It looks really tasty too. I bet my little ones would love it!
Yes, little ones love this soup. Give it a try. 🙂
This is a fabulous idea, I grew up adding black pepper and salt to cantaloupe such a natural pairing. Need to make this cold soup soon. Showstopper!
This is so simple and easy and yet so satisfying. I love such simplicity. Agree fabulous idea adding pepper to the cantaloupe.
My daughter ain’t little now. But i think this is a great soup so i will definitely try this.
What a delicious looking soup for the hot summer days. We have basil growing in our garden and I bet that the herb does give it a nice touch. I’ll be saving this recipe — it would work well for a first course.
This looks so refreshing Deepika and I’d totally try it soon. I loooove cantaloupe and we always have some at home when it’s in season, so this will be made real soon 🙂
What a fantastic idea! Such a perfect summertime dish…it’s so beautiful too!
I love the simplicity of this recipe and that it uses all fresh ingredients. I always have cantaloupe and basil in the house during the summer months. This would be a fantastic meal or even appetizer!
This is definitely a recipe that intrigues me! I’d never have thought to mix basil and cantaloupe! Sounds really interesting!
This recipe sounds really yummy and refreshing. Much more interesting then the typical watermelon version. I would definitely be adding jalapeño to my portion!
What a perfect lunch on a super hot, humid day … this would be so light and refreshing! It makes me want to run out and pick up some cantaloupe!
I am going to try today with mint leaves as I don’t have basil. Hope that works too.
This cannot be classified as baby meal 😀
Oh yes, do give it a try. Please do let me know how it went. 🙂 It is a family-friendly recipe, so everyone in the family can have it. 😀