CANTALOUPE,  ONION, AND CUCUMBER

                                 GAZPACHO  WITH ORANGE

For something different, spicy, and refreshing on a hot summer’s day, try this nightshade and gluten free cold soup. If you want to tame the spice,  reduce white pepper. Serves 4-5.

1 cantaloupe, seeded and diced

1 cucumber, peeled and diced

½ onion, minced

2-3 green scallions, sliced

Zest of  l lemon

Juice of 1 lemon

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Salt, to taste

1 teaspoon dried basil

¼ cup fresh mint, minced

2 cups yogurt

1 cup ice cold water

2 cups orange juice

Place first 12 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Blend well, slowly add yogurt, until smooth. Add cold water and orange juice. Mix well, and chill for several hours.

Nightshade free

Gluten free