Champagne Blushed Melon Soup

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 3 cups coarsely-chopped ripe cantaloupe
• 3 cups coarsely-chopped ripe honeydew
• 2 cups fresh orange juice
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups dry champagne
• 1 cup whipping cream whipped
• Fresh mint leaves
• Chilled bowls

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Finely chop 1 1/2 cups each of the honeydew and cantaloupe. Set aside.

Place the remaining coarsely chopped melons in a blender or processor with the orange juice, lime juice and honey. Puree or process until smooth. A few seconds should do it. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in the champagne and the reserved, finely chopped melons. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Pour into chilled bowls and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of mint.

This recipe yields ?? servings.