THAI CANTALOUPE SOUP

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This is so yummy! Most cantaloupe soups are served cold. Don't be alarmed by this being served hot, It is out of this world! Just came up with it out of the necessity to use up an aging piece of fruit, plans for a Thai meal and a chilly October night--enjoy!

Provided by Lori 13

Categories     Melons

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium cantaloupe
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion (chopped)
3/4 cup grape tomatoes (or 1 tomato, chopped)
2 cups water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons nuoc nam (fish sauce)
1 green onion (minced)
2 tablespoons peanuts (chopped)
1 tablespoon cilantro (minced)

Steps:

  • Half cantalope, discard seeds, scoop out flesh and set aside.
  • Reserve shells to use for "bowls".
  • Heat oil in a saucepan.
  • Add onion.
  • Sauté 2 minutes.
  • Add cantaloupe flesh and tomatoes.
  • Cook 5 minutes.
  • Add the next 5 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Purée in batches.
  • Return to pot.
  • Re-heat.
  • Ladle into shells.
  • Top with the last 3.
  • YUM!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 667.1, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 15.2, Protein 3

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