Prosciutto-Melon Soup


You're probably wondering what melon, prosciutto and soup are doing in the same sentence, let alone a recipe.  I have to admit I tried this because it was easy and Peter loves prosciutto.  I was a little scared though.  Tomato, cantaloupe, basil and prosciutto?

I should've known my BFF Giada wouldn't disappoint.  Seriously I have never tried any recipe of hers that I didn't love!

So here is this fabulous soup.  It is easy, yummy and healthy!  It is light and refreshing and would be perfect for a brunch menu or a shower.

  • 10 slices prosciutto slices
  • 1 cantaloupe melon, cut into chunks (about 5 cups)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 fresh basil leaves, very thinly sliced
I started by baking my prosciutto.  Since I was only making this for two I just did 6 slices.  I baked it on a foil sheet at 350 for about 15 minutes.  Just make sure you check it and don't let it burn.  While it was filling my house up with wonderfully yummy smells I diced my cantaloupe.  I couldn't find San Marzano tomatoes so I used Glen Muir instead.  You basically want to use peel tomatoes and these brands are a little sweeter than others.

I pureed the tomatoes and cantaloupe in the blender and then added the salt & pepper at the end.  To serve I crumbled the prosciutto over top the soup and added the basil cut into thin strips.  This is called a chiffonade.  

Every bit of this was delicious.  The basil really brought out the tomato and I could taste it more when I got a bit of basil.  And of course melon and prosciutto are a classic Italian pairing.  I thought this was fabulous.  And seriously it is good for you as long as you don't overdo it on the meat!

I hope you'll give this odd pairing a try!  It is totally worth it!!


Comments

  1. Those are really interesting flavors and I love them all separately, so I bet they taste great together, too! Thanks for linking!

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  2. This looks really good. I love prosciutto and melon. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this and any other posts. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. It runs from Wednesday to Sundays.
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/
    I hope to see you there. I am your newest follower, and I would love for your to follow me also. Have a great Day.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
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  3. This looks delicious! I love prosciutto and melon!! Sounds like the perfect end of summer soup! Found your post via Creations by Kara and I'm so glad I did!

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  4. I want some! It looks delicious!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  5. I just love the looks of this soup and can't wait to try it. Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  6. This looks so good! Thank you for joining Foodie Friends Friday! Please come back and VOTE on Sunday!

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  7. One of my favorite appetizers is cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto. This soup looks fantastic!! Thanks for sharing at Foodtastic Friday!

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  8. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your yummy soup recipe at the Blackberry Vine! Can't wait to see what you've been up to this week!
    smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  9. Well that really does seem like an odd combination, but it seems like it would be really good!

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  10. What a pretty colored soup! I actually think this sounds fabulous! Thank you for sharing it last week at All my Bloggy Friends - I can't wait to see what you link up at this week's All my Bloggy Friends!

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  11. What a great combo of flavors!! Thanks so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch!! I hope you will link up again. The party will be live tonight. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com

    Thanks, Nichi

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