PEA SOUP WITH CRISP PROSCIUTTO
A quick to prepare, low-fat and delicious soup adapted from a recipe in the July 2008 issue of the 'Australian Table' magazine. Not as green as its recipe sibling - Recipe #135165 - this is basically a pea-ified version (if I can be allowed to coin that word) of a classic potato and leek soup, which is what drew me to the recipe. Potato and leek soups have always been a favourite of mine, one of those really safe, classic, always delicious combinations, and always SO much better if a home-made stock is used. The original version of this recipe specified 5 minutes preparation time. Such times are clearly determined on the assumption that all the ingredients are magically ready to go. My guess is that it would take me 5 minutes just to wash and chop the leeks, so I've increased the preparation time to 10 minutes. That still makes this a quick to prepare recipe. For a vegetarian version use a vegetable stock, such as my Recipe #135453 which makes productive use of all your vegetable peelings, and omit the prosciutto.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat and cook the leeks for 5 minutes, stirring until they have softened; add the potatoes, garlic and thyme and cook for 2 minutes; add the stock and bring to the boil over a high heat; reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes; add the peas and simmer for 10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Puree with a hand blender until the soup is smooth. If you like a bit of chunkiness in your soups, take out a portion of the soup before pureeing, then return it to the pot after you've finished pureeing the bulk of the soup.
- Meanwhile, place the prosciutto on a baking tray and cook it under a hot grill for 2-3 minutes each side, until crisp.
- Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, and serve it in bowls with prosciutto and crispy rolls.
- TIP: If you're a microwave rather than a grill user, or your grill is a bit dodgy, you may prefer to cook your prosciutto in a single layer between 2 double sheets of kitchen paper for a couple of minutes in the microwave. Because microwaves vary so enormously in heat, if using this option, err on the side of caution and just cook the prosciutto for a minute to start with.and then perhaps for an extra 30 seconds at a time until the prosciutto is how you want it. It's too delicious to waste. Not quite as crisp as grilled, but a useful alternative. Apologies if this is a method you've known for years! It's a useful tip if you're unfamiliar with it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 394.6, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 8.5, Protein 11.3
PEA SOUP WITH CRISP PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, soups and stews
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place prosciutto slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake until crisp, about 18 to 20 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, and blot to remove excess oil. Cool.
- In a stockpot, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and saute onions with a pinch of salt over medium heat until soft but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, another pinch of salt and just enough water to cover; cook until soft, about 15 minutes. Add shelled peas and sugar snaps with enough hot water just to cover them. Cover pot, and simmer until peas are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and puree soup in a food processor or blender in small batches. Add salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into soup bowls, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with crisped prosciutto on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 185, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 672 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
PEA & MINT SOUP WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO STRIPS
A healthy green soup with contrasting salty, deeply savoury crispy ham bits for an added hit of flavour
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Lunch, Main course, Soup, Starter
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the leeks, potato and stock in a pan and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 8 mins.
- Tip in the peas, cover and cook for 5 mins more. Take off the heat and blitz with a hand blender (or in a food processor) until smooth, then stir in the yogurt and mint.
- Meanwhile, lay the slices of prosciutto in a large non-stick frying pan in a single layer and heat until crisp. Allow to cool a little, then tear into strips, ready to sprinkle over the soup with some ground black pepper. Will keep in the fridge for 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium
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