Creamy Melon Gazpacho
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
6 cups
- Serves:
- 6
ingredients
- 2 ounces crusty bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 2 lbs cantaloupe, peeled and diced (from 1/2 large melon)
- 1 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped (1 small)
- 1⁄3 cup shallot, minced (1 large)
- 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (1 lemon)
- smoked paprika, for sprinkling
directions
- Pour 1 1/2 cups cold water over bread in bowl. Set aside 10 minutes to soak.
- Blend softened bread and water in blender until smooth. Add cantaloupe, cucumber, shallot, sherry, oil, and lemon juice; blend until smooth.
- Strain through fine sieve for smooth consistency, if desired, and discard solids. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Chill 2 hours, or overnight. Serve sprinkled with smoked paprika.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
KateL
Joppa, Maryland
I love to eat yummy healthy foods!