Melon & Basil Soup

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Melon & Basil Soup

 

Recipe By :Anne Sheasby / pg. 18

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Fruits/Melons Soups & Stews

Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 charentais or rock melons

6 tablespoons caster sugar

3/4 cup water

rind & juice of 1 lime -- finely grated

3 tablespoons fresh basil -- shredded

fresh basil leaves -- to garnish

 

Cut the melons in half across the middle. Scrape out the seeds and

discard. Using a melon baller, scoop out 20-24 balls and set aside for the

garnish. Scoop out the remaining flesh and place in a blender or food

processor. Set aside.

 

Place the sugar, water and lime zest in a small pan over a low heat. Stir

until dissolved, bring to the boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from

the heat and leave to cool slightly. Pour half the mixture into the blender

or food processor with the melon flesh. Blend until smooth, adding the

remaining syrup and lime juice to taste.

 

Pour the mixture into a bowl, stir in the basil leaves and chill. Serve

garnished with basil leaves and melon balls.

 

Source:

" Best Ever Fat Free Cookbook "

S(McFormatted by):

" Cherokee99504 "

Copyright:

" 2001 Anness Publishing Limited "

Yield:

" 4 - 6 servings "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1 Calories; trace Fat (15.8% calories

from fat); trace Protein; trace Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg

Cholesterol; 1mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Vegetable.

 

NOTES : A deliciously refreshing, chilled fruit soup, just right for a hot

summer's day. It takes next to no time to prepare, leaving you

free to enjoy the sunshine and, even better, it is almost totally

fat-free.

 

Cook's Tip: Add the syrup in two stages, as the amount of

sugar needed will depend on the sweetness of the melon.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

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