Reader recipe: Summer watermelon soup

A favorite recipe from a Stir It Up! reader.

Kendra Nordin/Kitchen Report

September 6, 2013

We've asked subscribers to our weekly recipe newsletter if they have any favorite recipes they'd like to share with Stir It Up! readers. Sue Helten wrote to us with this summer soup recipe. The days are still warm enough to enjoy it!

Writes Sue: "Here is a recipe for cool watermelon soup found several years ago in a magazine (don't remember which one) and have enjoyed it on a warm summer day with a fruit salad for lunch; or before a light dinner of fish, vegetables, and a green tossed salad."

Summer Watermelon Soup

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4 cups dices seedless watermelon 

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 

1 tablespoon honey 

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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional) 

Blend ingredients in a food processer until smooth. Chill and serve cold with mint leaves for garnish.

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