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This dessert could be cooler than ice cream on a hot day

Here's a creamy, sweet, chilled dessert that's arguably more refreshing - and better for you - on a hot summer's day than a bowl of ice cream.

This cool melon soup makes the most of juicy cantaloupe or honeydew by blending it with lime juice, coconut milk and a touch of honey, all of which provide subtle layers of flavor and add creaminess; when you use honeydew, the soup becomes a stunning, pale celadon color.

After chilling thoroughly in the refrigerator, the soup is served elegantly in bowls with a small scoop of coconut sorbet and a shower of fresh mint. It definitely tastes like dessert, but one that is exceptionally quenching because it is lighter than it is than rich. I don't mean to imply you need to forgo the occasional ice cream this summer - it's just that once you have tried this dish, you might find yourself craving it instead.

• Ellie Krieger is a registered dietitian, nutritionist and author who hosts public television's "Ellie's Real Good Food."

Coconut Melon Soup

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