When we think of watermelon or melon, the first thing that comes to mind is usually a refreshing chilled slice on a hot summer’s day. But this season, a new food trend has been making waves on Instagram, proving that these summer fruits have so much more to offer: delicious chilled soups made with seasonal fruit.

Light, refreshing, healthy and ready in under ten minutes, these recipes have become a creative alternative to traditional gazpacho and a fantastic way to enjoy some of the season’s most popular fruits.

At Myrtea Export, we work throughout every campaign to supply premium-quality fresh produce to markets around the world. Our seasonal range includes watermelon, Galia melon, Cantaloupe melon and Yellow melon. Today, we’d like to share five simple recipes that will help you make the most of these delicious summer fruits.

1. Chilled Watermelon, Lime and Mint Soup

With its naturally high water content, watermelon creates a wonderfully light and refreshing base for a cold soup.

Ingredients

• 500g watermelon
• Juice of 1 lime
• A handful of fresh mint leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Flaked sea salt

Method

Blend all the ingredients until smooth and silky. Chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and small cubes of watermelon.

Top tip: Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil just before serving to enhance the flavours.

2. Chilled Galia Melon, Cucumber and Yoghurt Soup

Galia melon is known for its balanced sweetness and aromatic flavour, making it the perfect match for fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

• Half a Galia melon
• Half a cucumber
• 1 natural yoghurt
• Juice of half a lemon
• Fresh mint
• White pepper

Method

Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Chill well before serving and garnish with diced cucumber and a few fresh mint leaves.

The result is a rich, velvety soup that’s perfect as a light summer starter.

3. Chilled Cantaloupe Melon Soup with Ginger and Basil

The vibrant orange colour of Cantaloupe melon makes this recipe as eye-catching as it is delicious.

Ingredients

• Half a Cantaloupe melon
• A small piece of fresh ginger
• Fresh basil leaves
• Fresh orange juice
• Mild olive oil

Method

Blend all the ingredients until silky smooth. Serve well chilled and finish with fresh basil leaves and a little grated orange zest.

A beautifully balanced combination of sweetness, citrus and a gentle hint of spice.

4. Chilled Yellow Melon, Coconut and Lime Soup

Looking for something a little different? This tropical-inspired recipe is wonderfully refreshing.

Ingredients

• Half a Yellow melon
• 150ml coconut milk
• Juice of 1 lime
• Desiccated coconut
• Fresh mint

Method

Blend the melon with the coconut milk and lime juice until smooth. Chill for at least one hour before serving. Garnish with desiccated coconut and fresh mint leaves.

A refreshing and healthy dessert that’s sure to impress.

5. Four-Melon Chilled Soup

Why choose just one variety?

Combining different melons creates a beautifully balanced soup full of flavour and colour.

Ingredients

• Watermelon
• Galia melon
• Cantaloupe melon
• Yellow melon
• Lemon juice
• Fresh mint
• Pink peppercorns

Method

Blend all the fruit until completely smooth. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to balance the sweetness and chill before serving.

For an elegant presentation, decorate with melon balls made from each variety.

Great Recipes Start with Great Fruit

These recipes all have one essential ingredient in common: perfectly ripe, premium-quality fruit.

At Myrtea Export, every watermelon and melon is carefully selected to guarantee exceptional flavour, freshness and quality throughout the export process. Thanks to an efficient supply chain and rigorous quality control, our produce reaches customers around the world while maintaining all its freshness and natural goodness.

Because when the product is exceptional, even the simplest recipes become unforgettable.

Try Something Different This Summer

Chilled fruit soups are much more than a passing social media trend. They offer a fresh and original way to enjoy seasonal fruit, add more healthy ingredients to your meals and create colourful dishes that are quick, easy and full of flavour.

This summer, all you need is quality fruit, a blender and a little creativity to enjoy the very best flavours of the season.

If you’re thinking of preparing any of these recipes, choosing quality ingredients like those we export from Myrtea will be the best way to and flavor to your holiday.