Chilled Strawberry Melon Soup with Mint

  • 4 cups seeded watermelon chunks
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups fresh sliced strawberries, divided
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 ice cubes
  • 1/4 cup cold mint tea
  • Fresh mint sprigs

So easy, so delicious, so pretty, and so nutritious!  A great option for those hot summer days!

In a blender, puree the watermelon, bananas, 1 cup strawberries, apple juice, yogurt, and ice cubes until smooth.  Pour into a 2 quart pitcher.  Add the remaining 1 cup sliced strawberries and the mint tea.  Cover and chill.  Garnish with mint sprigs.
Adapted from Horn of the Moon Cookbook by Ginny Callan