Description
A refreshing, chilled pineapple soup bursting with tropical flavors—perfect for hot summer days or as a light starter. This creamy, naturally sweet soup balances pineapple with lime and fresh ginger for a cool tropical getaway in a bowl.
Ingredients
1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
A pinch of salt
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Pineapple or mango chunks for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the chopped pineapple, coconut milk, orange juice, honey (if using), lime juice, grated ginger, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more honey or lime juice if desired.
- Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve cold, garnished with fresh mint leaves and optional pineapple or mango chunks for texture.
- Enjoy immediately for the freshest tropical flavor.
Notes
This soup requires no cooking, just blending and chilling.
For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
Can add a splash of rum or pineapple juice for an adult twist.
Optional variations include mango juice, diced cucumber, avocado chunks, or a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days; do not freeze or reheat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending and chilling
- Cuisine: Tropical / Summer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
