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Melon Soup with Serrano Ham
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This
recipe for Melon Soup with Serrano Ham has been
reproduced courtesy of Orce
Serrano Hams - www.orceserranohams.com
Orce
Serrano Hams market a range of authentic Andalucian
cured meats, in particular Serrano Hams, olive oils,
vinegars and wines. The business is situated in the
heart of the Andalucian countryside, which is the home
of Serrano Hams, and ships direct from Spain. All of
the products are locally produced with many being used
in local restaurants and tapas bars where Serrano Ham
is a great favourite. If you are looking for a taste
of real Spain the Orce Serrano Hams can supply you with
it!
If
you would like to find out more about Orce Serrano Hams
and the Serrano Hams then have a look at the article
entitled Jamon
Serrano / Jamon Iberico / Spanish Ham - Orce Serrano
Hams or visit the web site www.orceserranohams.com
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.
Ingredients
for Melon Soup with Serrano Ham
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
How
to make Melon Soup with Serrano Ham
- 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.
Orce
Serrano Hams
www.orceserranohams.com
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with permission of Orce
Serrano Hams
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