Description
This refreshing Fruity Summer Cold Pineapple Soup is a creamy, tropical delight perfect for warm weather. Made with ripe pineapple, creamy coconut milk, fresh orange juice, and a hint of ginger, this chilled soup offers a bright and vibrant flavor profile that’s both sweet and tangy. It’s easy to prepare, naturally dairy-free, and ideal as a light appetizer or a cooling dessert during hot summer days.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- A pinch of salt
Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves
- Pineapple or mango chunks for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a blender, combine the chopped pineapple, coconut milk, orange juice, honey (if using), lime juice, grated ginger, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until smooth: Blend all ingredients until completely smooth and creamy, making sure no chunks remain.
- Adjust flavor: Taste the soup and adjust the sweetness or acidity by adding more honey or lime juice according to your preference.
- Chill the soup: Transfer the blended soup to a container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and to serve cold.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the cold pineapple soup in bowls, garnished with fresh mint leaves and optional pineapple or mango chunks for added texture.
- Enjoy: Enjoy immediately for the freshest tropical flavor and a refreshing summer treat.
Notes
- Use ripe pineapple for the sweetest flavor and optimal sweetness.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more coconut milk or juice if desired.
- This soup is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Add a few ice cubes into the blender for a colder, slushier texture if preferred.
- Fresh mint can be substituted with basil for a different herbal aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical, Fusion
