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Israeli Melon Soup with Halvah (dairy)
serves 4 - 6

Halvah is a sweet confection made of ground sesame seeds and honey. It’s available in most supermarkets and Middle Eastern stores.

4 cups diced seedless watermelon
1 1/4 cups crumbled halvah
1 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons honey, warmed or to taste
1/2 cup golden raisins

In a food processor, place the melon, halvah, yogurt, ginger and 1 tablespoon honey. Process until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Sweeten with more honey if desired. Stir in the raisins. Serve chilled.

approx. nutrients per serving: calories – 258 protein – 7g carbohydrates – 45g

fat – 7g cholesterol – 2mg sodium – 86mg

This recipe from the article "SHAVUOT – The Seven Species – produce of the Land of Israel."

Ethel G. Hofman has more than 20 years of experience in the kosher food and wine industry. She is a past president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and is food editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times and Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. She can be reached for consulting at: www.kosherfoodconsultants.com

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