I made this soup for Mama when I was in junior high. She had been going through a tough time and one day when she came home for lunch I had prepared a chilled cantaloupe soup out of Southern Living magazine. Even though I had always enjoyed cooking, I think that this slightly unusual soup caught her off guard. I wanted to make her feel better, and as it often does, homemade food made with love can make a dark day seem brighter.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In the jar of a blender, combine the cantaloupe, sugar, orange juice, and salt; process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to chill thoroughly, at least 30 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning with additional sugar and salt, if needed.
Step 2
Serve chilled in chilled bowls, garnished with mint.
