RECIPE FROM SPAIN:

Melon Soup with Serrano Ham

Melon and serrano ham are a popular Spanish tapas combination. The sweetness of the melon and slight saltiness of the ham compliment each other very well. Here we have a cold melon soup topped with crispy fried slices of serrano ham, very refreshing in the summer and tremendously healthy.

You will need:

1 Cantaloupe melon
6 - 8 Slices of hand carved serrano ham
1 Large cucumber
3 Tablespoons cider vinegar
Zest of half a lemon
Pinch of salt
200ml Extra virgin olive oil

Method

• Cut the melon in half, remove the seeds and cut of the skin, chop the melon into cubes.

• Peel the cucumber and chop into cubes then place these into a blender along with the melon.

• Blend for 2 minutes then add the lemon zest, vinegar and salt. Blend for a further minute then gradually add the olive oil (add more for the desired consistency if required)

• Place in the fridge for an hour.

• When the soup is cold carve your serrano ham and fry gently in olive oil until crispy.

• Serve the soup in wine glasses and garnish with the ham.

• Serve immediately.

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