Creamy Melon Gazpacho

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

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

Recipe

• 1 pour 1 1/2 cups cold water over bread in bowl. set aside 10 minutes to soak.
• 2 blend softened bread and water in blender until smooth. add cantaloupe, cucumber, shallot, sherry, oil, and lemon juice; blend until smooth.
• 3 strain through fine sieve for smooth consistency, if desired, and discard solids. season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• 4 chill 2 hours, or overnight. serve sprinkled with smoked paprika.