Fresh Mango Dessert Soup

This satiny soup has just a hint of coconut flavor. Serve it with a scoop of coconut sorbet floating in the middle.

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This satiny soup has just a hint of coconut flavor. Serve it with a scoop of coconut sorbet floating in the middle.

Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1 14-oz. can light coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, preferably evaporated cane sugar
  • 1 Tbs. rum, optional
  • 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp. grated lime zest
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and cut into small pieces, for garnish
  • 4 strawberries, hulled and sliced, for garnish

Preparation

Heat coconut milk, 1 cup water, sugar, rum and pinch of salt in saucepan over medium heat until liquid comes to a boil and sugar dissolves, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Put chopped mangoes and coconut milk mixture into food processor or blender, and purée until smooth.

Strain mixture through fine-mesh sieve into bowl. Stir in lime juice and zest. Cover and refrigerate soup until well chilled. Serve cold, garnished with kiwi and strawberry slices.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 220
  • Carbohydrate Content 38 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 7 g
  • Fiber Content 3 g
  • Protein Content 3 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 5 g
  • Sodium Content 30 mg
  • Sugar Content 32 g