CHILLED CUCUMBER-WATERMELON SOUP

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Cucumber-melon is the current trend in bathing accessories, and now in food as well. This is a yummy, summery treat as an appetizer, light lunch with a nice sandwich or salad, or as part of a multi-course meal (or even as a dessert soup). Courtesy of Canadian Food Exporters Association http://www.cfea.com/Recipes/Chilled%20Cucumber%20and%20Melon%20Soup.htm

Provided by nomnom

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 15m

Yield 5-6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
7 cups peeled seedless watermelon, ½ inch chunks
2 cups finely diced cucumbers (english or ontario greenhouse, about one long cucumber)

Steps:

  • Combine water and sugar in saucepan.
  • Bring to boil over medium high heat; stir in lime juice.
  • Cool then chill.
  • Working in batches, place watermelon in blender or food processor, cover and blend until smooth.
  • Spoon off foam, if desired.
  • Stir diced cucumber, and lime mixture into watermelon purée.
  • Cover and refrigerate until cold.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14.3, Protein 1.6

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