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Cold Cantaloupe-Thyme Soup

3 cantaloupes, peeled, seeded & chopped

2 c riesling

2 c water

1/2 c sugar

1 bu thyme

1/4-1/2 c fresh lime juice

2 T honey, if needed

pinch cayenne pepper

salt & pepper

thyme leaves for garnish

• Combine riesling, water, sugar and thyme in a sauce pot, bring to a boil, remove from heat and chill

• Once cold, strain into the bowl of a blender

• Add melon and 1/4 c lime juice, puree until smooth

• Season to taste with additional lime juice, cayenne, honey, salt & pepper

• Adjust consistency with cold water, if needed

• (Optional - strain through a sieve)

• Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve

• Garnish with a sprinkle of thyme leaves

Makes 2 1/2-3 qts