Today’s Secret Recipe comes from Fresco by Scotto in New York City. Fresco is a popular family-run Tuscan restaurant that serves authentic Italian dishes in a quaint setting.
One of the seasonal dishes on the menu this time of year is a refreshing melon soup served with prosciutto and marscapone cheese. This soup couldn’t be easier to prepare and is a wonderful first course to serve with your dinner.
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Fresco By Scotto’s Honeydew Melon and Cantaloupe Soup with Prosciutto
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- 1 honeydew melon, cut in half, seeded, and scooped out, and cut into 1-inch piece, reserving the empty melon halves
- 2 cantaloupes, cut in half, seeded, and scooped out, and cut into 1-inch pieces reserving the empty cantaloupe halves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or season according to taste
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons port wine
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 6 tablespoons Prosciutto di Parma bits (1 tablespoon per serving)
- 6 fresh mint leaves
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Place Prosciutto under broiler and cook until crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes, and then set aside. When cool, dice into small bits.
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Place empty cantaloupe and honeydew melon halves in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the soup.
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In a blender, combine the honeydew and cantaloupe pieces, 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, lemon juice, and port wine, and process until very smooth. Pour into a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 3 hours.
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Ladle the soup into the chilled melon halves. Garnish each serving with a tablespoon of mascarpone. Sprinkle the prosciutto bits on the mascarpone, top with a grind of pepper and a mint leaf. Serve immediately.
Serves 6
Source: Good Day New York
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Until Next Time… Be Well!
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RSN