Melon Gazpacho with Frizzled Prosciutto

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MELON GAZPACHO 

with FRIZZLED PROSCIUTTO

5 cups cubed peeled cantaloupe
4 cups ripe peaches, chopped
1/2 cup water
2 tblsp shallots, minced
2 tblsp fresh lemon juice
1 tblsp sherry vinegar
3/8 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp olive oil
4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into ribbons
4 tsp fresh mint, chopped
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• Place first 7 ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. (in batches if necessary)
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add prosciutto; cook until crisp. Drain on paper towel.
• In large sauce pan over medium heat, pour in melon mixture and cook until heated through (about 10 minutes).
• Pour soup into bowl or bread bowls and top with prosciutto, mint and pepper.

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