Chilled tropical mango soup -- pureed mango +coconut milk + lime juice = quick trip to Hawaii!
Let's go to Hawaii!
Too expensive? Then make this soup and close your eyes. The combination of mango, coconut and lime will take your taste buds there for almost free.
I love fruit soups and later the summer I always make plum soup, but a couple of years ago I started making this mango soup. It was finalist in a recipe contest on Food52, and I posted it about it here, but like anything else I make, I keep tweaking it a bit and thought I'd share the newest version with you. Mango is a very pulpy fruit, and processes into a thick liquid. I took it to a potluck recently and while the flavors were like a fresh tropical breeze, it was more smoothie than soup. I've reduced the yogurt and increased the coconut milk and low-fat milk. And I added a little lime zest. It's still thicker than, say, a broth, but it's more soup now than smoothie without losing the Island feel.
Something else I keep tweaking is this blog - which is one of the many things I love about self-publishing. The latest tweak is to begin including dietary information with each post. Even when making our own food from scratch, or nearly so, we are a consuming public who want to know details about the sustenance we're feeding our bodies. As time goes on, I'll likely tweak the information and format, but for now I'm transferring the information from My Fitness Pal app that I use to track my daily calories and exercise. If there's specific information you're interested in that's not shown, just let me know and I'll add it if possible.
Mango anything is perfect on a hot day, and that's when I begin to crave this soup. And if I find some green mangoes, I like to make aam panna, a popular mango drink in India for beating the heat.
Mango, Coconut and Lime Soup
Ingredients
- 3 ripe mangos
- 3 ½ ounces plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ Serrano pepper, minced
- 1 teaspoon mint leaves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice the mangos in half around the large seed in the middle. Cross hatch the fruit, scoop it out with a spoon, and put into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, and whirl like crazy until smooth. If you don't have a food processor, I'm sure a blender would work fine too.
- Chill for several hours before serving, or better yet - chill overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Nutrition Information (per serving)
Calories: 184
Fat: 3.4 grams
-Saturated: 2.3 grams
Carbs: 33.6 grams
Sugars: 29.7 grams
Protein: 7.1 grams
Linda @ForkandForage
Ah Hawaii; one of my favorite places to vacation. Love the idea of a cold, fruity soup and mango has such a wonderful taste. 🙂
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Me too! It's the perfect place to unplug and completely relax with a good book. But for now, I settle for this soup 🙂
apuginthekitchen
I too love fruit soup. This sounds luscious and tropical. You are so right the combination of mango, coconut and lime is heavenly!!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
I think I'd like this combination in any type of dish. Ice cream, salads, with quinoa in burgers. Anything 🙂
Lizthechef
Wonderful recipe and just what I need for my Kauai "withdrawal". I love tropical flavors, especially mango.
The Wimpy Vegetarian
I had you in mind when I posted it a little while ago, Hawaii girl! Really glad you had such a nice trip there!
cheri
Hi Susan, have not bee to Hawaii in years, funny the hubs and I have been talking about it, maybe this soup will get him in the mood. Love fruit soups, this looks wonderful. It's really nice that you have the nutritional info on here now too.
The Wimpy Vegetarian
We haven't been there for a couple of years, so we'll need to get there later this year or next for Myle's 'fix'. He used to live there, and part of his soul is still there.
Librarian Lavender
This is a perfect summer recipe! I'm not going on holiday, so I will do as you advice, make this wonderful soup and close my eyes!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Play some Hawaiian music in the background too! 🙂
Choc Chip Uru
I had to pin this incredible soup, it looks like a tropical fantasy 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Oui, Chef
Stunning.....like summer in a bowl, can't wait to try this one!
Emma
This soup looks so delicious. Stunning photos. Mango, coconut and lime - heaven! I am so happy to have found your blog. Thank you for sharing. Emma xx
mjskit
I'm a big fan of fruit soups as well and this one is a keeper. Love the combo of mango and lime!
Judee@ Gluten Free A-Z Blog
I've never tasted a fruit soup, but we are big mango and lime lovers. Pinning this recipe for a hot day.
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Thanks Judee! This soup is perfect for a hot day!!
James
It is a great recipe. Thanks!
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