Description
Chilled Pineapple Soup is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for warm weather. Combining the sweetness of ripe pineapples with a hint of tangy vinegar and a touch of cayenne, this soup offers a unique flavor profile that’s both thirst-quenching and satisfying. Ideal as an appetizer for summer gatherings or enjoyed solo, it’s easy to prepare with minimal ingredients. Just blend, chill, and serve! Garnish with fresh herbs or pineapple chunks to elevate your presentation and taste. This chilled soup not only delights the palate but also provides a healthy option packed with vitamins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pineapples (about 3 pounds each), peeled and cored
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Cut pineapples into large chunks, reserving some for garnish.
- Blend pineapple chunks in a food processor until barely smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to extract juice.
- In a blender, combine the extracted juice with water, olive oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, and salt; blend briefly.
- Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve in small cups garnished with reserved pineapple chunks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg