MELON SOUP
1x 900g melon, 140g sugar, 1pt water, 225ml dry white wine, lemon juice, 140/280ml creme fraiche.
Source: Jane Grigson (Fruit)
METHOD
Discard pips, scoop out flesh, 750g. Dissolve sugar in water, then simmer 4/5 mins. Liquidize melon with wine , & gradually add cooled syrup. Stop when tastes right. Can alter with lemon juice. Serve chilled with creme fraiche and toasted almonds.