Chilled Melon Soup
This pureed soup can be served as a light meal or a first course.
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1 Bambino® watermelon
1/2 small cantaloupe
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup dry white wine or water
1 to 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  1. Cut flesh from watermelon and cantaloupe into 1x1- inch pieces (approximately 6 cups total). Place watermelon and cantaloupe pieces into bowl of food processor. Process until smooth. Add remaining ingredients; continue to process until mixture is pureed. Transfer to large bowl.
  2. Cover and chill for 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Serve in bowls; garnish with sprigs of fresh herbs such as mint or thyme or orange slices. Refrigerate leftovers.

Yield: 4 cups (4 light meal or 8 first course servings)
Each 1 cup serving provides 1.5 cups of fruits or vegetables.
The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend Americans eat 5 cups of fruits & vegetables each day

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories 95 (4 % calories from fat)
Fat <1g
Saturated fat <1g
Trans fat 0
Cholesterol 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 21g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Protein 1.5g
Sodium 15mg
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 72%, Vitamin C 78%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%

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