COLD SOUP: Fruits are used to make cold soups which are wonderful in the summer when a large variety of fruits are at their best.

MELON SOUP:

1 large or 2 small cantaloupe   or honeydew               

½ to 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger

1 cup sour cream or yogurt                                         

fresh mint sprigs to garnish

Peel and chop melon. Puree with grated ginger in a blender or food processor. Blend in sour cream or yogurt.  Transfer to a glass bowl and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour.

Serve in chilled bowl and garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.