Chilled Watermelon and Mint Soup

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A cooling, sweet soup made from pureed watermelon, fresh mint, and a hint of lime — a perfect light starter for hot summer days. This Mediterranean-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs seedless watermelon, fresh mint leaves, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a blender, combine 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon, 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 cup cold water, and 1/4 tsp salt. Blend until completely smooth and well combined.
  2. Step 2: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove pulp for a silky texture, pressing down with a spatula.
  3. Step 3: Cover and refrigerate the strained soup for at least 2 hours until well chilled.
  4. Step 4: To serve, ladle the chilled watermelon soup into bowls and garnish each with a few diced pieces of 1/2 small peeled cucumber and a fresh mint sprig for a refreshing finish.

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