Cool Melon Soup

Name: Cool Melon Soup
Ingredients: 4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) silken tofu; 1/4 cup white soy sauce; 2 very ripe 3-pound melons (such as Cavaillon and Charentais); Sea salt; Sherry vinegar; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter; 1 medium white onion, halved, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup lightly toasted Marcona almonds; 1/4 cup almond oil, preferably extra-virgin cold-pressed; Fresh herbs, such as chervil sprigs or micro basil; White soy sauce, also known as white shoyu, is lighter in color and flavor than standard soy sauce. It can be purchased at Asian markets and from amazon.com. Marcona almonds are Spanish almonds that are usually sold roasted and salted. Find them at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and latienda.com.

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Ingredients

4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) silken tofu
1/4 cup white soy sauce
2 very ripe 3-pound melons (such as Cavaillon and Charentais)
Sea salt
Sherry vinegar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 medium white onion, halved, thinly sliced
1/4 cup lightly toasted Marcona almonds
1/4 cup almond oil, preferably extra-virgin cold-pressed
Fresh herbs, such as chervil sprigs or micro basil
White soy sauce, also known as white shoyu, is lighter in color and flavor than standard soy sauce. It can be purchased at Asian markets and from amazon.com. Marcona almonds are Spanish almonds that are usually sold roasted and salted. Find them at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and latienda.com.

Directions

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["Set a fine-mesh strainer over a small bowl. Press tofu through strainer into bowl. Stir in white soy sauce. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD:", "Set a medium-mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Halve melons horizontally. Scrape seeds, strings, and juices from center of each melon half into strainer. Press lightly on mixture in strainer to release juices. Discard solids in strainer. Reserve juices.", "Using a small melon baller, scoop out 18 balls from 1 melon half. Place melon balls in a small bowl; season lightly with sea salt and vinegar and gently toss. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain; transfer to a small bowl and reserve.", "Meanwhile, cut rind from remaining 3 melon halves and cut flesh into 2\" pieces. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook