Chilled Coconut and Melon Soup with a hint of Ginger

Dinner, Indian, Cantaloupe recipe, Chilled soup, Summer coolers

Cooks in 5-10 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients

2 cup ripe juicy melon (cantaloupe/honey dew or the kind; you may use combine different kinds), chopped
3/4 – 1 cup light coconut milk
sugar/honey/agave nectar, to taste (you will need this if melons are not sweet enough. Omit if not needed)
2 tablespoon fresh (or frozen) grated coconut
1.5 teaspoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
fresh refreshing herbs like mint/lemon thyme/any kind you like
1 teaspoon fresh ginger juice (grate fresh ginger and squeeze out the juice) or 1.5 tablespoon chopped candied ginger (adjust amount to taste)
ice cubes
a couple of tablespoon finely chopped melons to garnish

Directions

Combine ice, coconut milk, chopped melons (other than those for garnish), grated coconut, sweetener, ginger juice/candied ginger, lemon juice and some of the fresh herbs and blend until smooth.
If needed, chill the soup.
When ready to serve, divide in serving bowls, and garnish with chopped melons and more herbs.
Enjoy the summer!