Thai Chilled Melon Soup

This cold melon and avocado soup has a bright, fresh flavor is perfect for hot summer meals

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Thai Basil Olive Oil
Sriracha Lime Balsamic Vinegar
Thai Spice Seasoning

Ingredients

 ½ large honeydew melon, diced

1/3 cup almonds, sliced & toasted

4-5 scallions, chopped

1 avocado, diced

1 Tbsp Thai Spice Seasoning

1 tsp. salt

3 Tbsp Thai Basil Olive Oil

1 Tbsp Sriracha Lime Balsamic Vinegar

1 cucumber, seeds removed, diced

½ head roasted garlic (about 8 cloves)

12-15 mint leaves, minced

1 cup vegetable broth

Preparation

Reserve a few cubes of melon, cucumber, and scallions-dice smaller for added texture; set aside. In a food processor, combine all ingredients and puree until smooth. Pour soup into serving bowl and stir in the smaller diced vegetables. Garnish with chopped mint or basil.

Yield: about 3 pints

Make a few hours or a day ahead to allow flavors to fully marry. Serve cold.