Melon soup

November 12, 2020

30 minutes

easy

2

When summertime starts, I love to enjoy the seasonal produce. Melon is one of them and this cold soup is refreshing and delicious for a warm day.

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Ingredients

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	400 grs melon
	100 grs water
	20 grs raw almonds (soaked)
	2 Serrano ham thin slices
	1/2 tbsp vinegar
	A pinch of salt
	A twist of pepper
	Extra Virgen Olive Oil (EVOO)
	Peppermint or mint (optional)
	Garlic powder or garlic clove (optional)

Directions

1.

Prepare the almonds

Soak the almonds for at least 2 or 3 hours. As long as you do it, the better to make them softened.

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2.

Blend the ingredients

Peel the melon and remove the seeds. Add all the ingredients, except of the ham slices and peppermint, to a blender or food processor and crush and blend until you get a thin and silky soup. Rectify seasoning if necessary and take it to the fridge.

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3.

Make the ham chips

Now, is time to make the Serrano ham chips. Lay them between 2 paper sheets on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for about 20 minutes. To make them crunchy you should let them cool.

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4.

Time to serve and enjoy

Serve with the Serrano ham flakes, a few drops or EVOO and if desire, peppermint leaves.

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