Cold fruit soups are the perfect way to celebrate the sweetness of summer, and this Spicy Chilled Cantaloupe Soup with Ginger is an ideal dish on hot days.

Spicy Chilled Cantaloupe Soup with Ginger

If you’re looking for more recipe ideas, Creamy Chilled Watermelon Soup and The Best Cantaloupe Gazpacho are additional melon soup recipes you’ll love.

When I lived near Seattle, I always went to a restaurant in Kingston, WA, a ferry ride away when my sister was in town.

It was one of those quirky restaurants that we all love. Everything was homemade, and the menu changed seasonally. In the summer, they had cold melon soup recipes.

Sadly, the restaurant closed many years ago, but we bought their cookbook which featured this recipe. The original recipe called for peaches instead of cantaloupe and an additional 1/4 cup of sweet white wine.

My sister decided to switch things up, resulting in this recipe. I love the mix of sweet and spicy – so the recipe fits the bill.

You can find their cookbook here on Amazon.

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Chilled cantaloupe soup is a vegetarian recipe with the perfect summer flavor. It can be used as a light dinner or a dessert soup. I’ve tried many melon soups, and this recipe is one of my favorites.

Interesting Facts about Cantaloupe

I always like to include some tidbits about the food I feature in the recipes. Now you can go through life knowing where cantaloupe got its name. You’ll thank me later.

1. Cantaloupe is the most popular melon in the United States, according to Aghires.com. Most melons are grown in California, Texas, and Arizona. The United States is also the leading country in the consumption of the most melons.
2. Cantaloupes got their name from the town of Cantalupo, Italy.
3. Did you know the average-sized cantaloupe only has about 100 calories? That’s a lot of yumminess for so few calories!
4. One cup of cantaloupe has 95% of your daily requirement for vitamin C.

Ingredients to Gather

• Cantaloupe – You’ll want your cantaloupe ripe. Avoid cantaloupes with soft or brown spots. Like the three bears, you’re looking for one that is not too soft or hard. Ripe cantaloupes also have a sweet aroma.
• Ginger root – Did you know you can freeze ginger root? Now, you’ll always have some on hand.
• Cayenne Pepper – Adjust the heat according to your taste. I like to sprinkle extra cayenne on my cantaloupe soup because I like spicy food!
• Limes – Lemons and limes are two ingredients I always have on hand. There’s so much you can do with these versatile fruits.
• Greek yogurt – You can substitute sour cream or a vegan version of sour cream or yogurt in the recipe.
• Salt – If you still have iodine salt in your cupboards to cook with, exchange it for mineral salt. It tastes better and is better for your health.
• Nutmeg – Could you get a cuter word? Seriously. Having nutmeg in the world makes it a much better place to live.
• Honey – Did you know that buying local honey will help with allergies? Make sure the honey is from your immediate area.

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Ingredients

4 cups chopped medium cantaloupe

1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger root

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Juice and zest of 2 limes

1 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 tablespoon honey or sugar

Directions

1. Purée the chopped cantaloupe in a blender or food processor until smooth.
2. Pour the cantaloupe into a large bowl and mix in the ginger root, cayenne pepper, lime juice and zest, yogurt, salt, nutmeg, and honey. The soup should be a creamy.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
4. Chill for 1 hour.
5. Pour chilled soup into bowls and garnish the cantaloupe soup with whipped cream, strawberry salsa, or a sprinkle of extra cayenne pepper.

Tips for Making Cold Cantaloupe Soup

• Add 1/4 cup of sweet white wine in your chilled melon soup recipe for additional flavor.
• You can substitute peaches, nectarines, strawberries, papaya, or mango for the cantaloupe.
• Here is the ultimate list of ideas for finding other ways to garnish your favorite soup recipe.
• You can add orange juice to make the soup sweeter.
• A melon baller is a great way to scoop the flesh out of the cantaloupe.
• Cold soups look beautiful with a dollop of whipped cream and mint leaves.
• Pour soup into small Mason jars when serving as a starter course.
• Add more Greek yogurt if you want a more creamy texture.
• A drizzle of olive oil will look beautiful as a garnish on melon soups.

How long does this soup last in the refrigerator?

Cold Cantaloupe Soup will last up to two days in the refrigerator when properly stored in an airtight container.

Can you freeze this melon soup recipe?

Dairy doesn’t freeze well. When the soup is thawed, the dairy will take on a grainy texture and alter the taste.

Please let me know in the comments how you liked this recipe. It’s the perfect recipe for a hot summer day. I love hearing from my readers!

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