Cold soups hit the spot when the weather is agonizingly hot and humid. It’s been a tough summer this year, but cooling soups that require no cooking are the perfect solution.
Chilled melon soups are an Asian contribution to California cuisine. Most Asian melon soups are warm and savory, but this one is chilled and subtly sweet, and it comes together with minimal effort—yes, it is Seriously Simple. This adult version, which includes sweet vermouth, is not for kids. If you want to make it for the whole family, omit the vermouth.
