Even in autumn, a chilled soup can make a refreshing beginning to a meal. In the following recipe, other fresh or canned fruits can be easily substituted.

MAKES: 4 Cup Servings. 

Ingredients

• 1 large cantaloupe (or other melon or fruit) cut into small cubes (4-6 cups)

• 1/3 cup white grape juice

• 2 Tbs. honey, or to taste

• Juice of 3 limes, or to taste

• Sliced fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)

Directions

• Combine cantaloupe and grape juice in a pan and heat to boiling. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a blender or food processor.

• Add honey and lime and blend until smooth. Chill. Taste and add more honey and/or lime juice if desired.

• When ready to serve, garnish the soup with strawberry slices, or purée them and add to soup in a swirling or pinwheel design.

Nutritional Information

• 101 calories

• 0 g. total fat (0 g. saturated fat)

• 26 g. carbohydrate

• 1 g. protein

• 1 g. dietary fiber

• 27 mg. sodium.

  Contributed by The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)