Pea soup with Parma ham croutons

Pea soup with Parma ham croutons

A clever idea with breadsticks - ideal for serving with this soup

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Ready in 20 minutes

Method

  1. Fry the onion in a knob of butter until tender, add the stock, peas and tarragon and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the cream, blend to a smooth soup and season.
  2. Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Wrap each bread stick in a piece of ham and bake for 15 minutes or until the ham crisps. Serve with the soup.
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Parma ham

Parma ham is also known as Prosciutto di Parma. Authentic ham must be produced near Parma and inspected by the Parma ham consortium before it is allowed to carry the name.

Per serving

271 kcalories, protein 18.8g, carbohydrate 23.9g, fat 11.8 g, saturated fat 5.2g, fibre 6.3g, salt 1.93 g

Recipe from olive magazine, December 2008.

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  • 31 December 2008

    Stephen Gush rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    We made this for new year and as we love peas think it's great. Don't try it, if you don't like peas though.

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  • 10 January 2009

    elaine rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really nice soup, I am not a fan of peas not even my husband but we loved it. I served this in shot glassses as an appetizer at a party and people came for more.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Ready in 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion , finely chopped
  • butter
  • 1l chicken stock
  • 600g frozen petits pois
  • small bunch tarragon or parsley, chopped
  • 142ml pot cream
  • 12 very thin breadsticks
  • 6 slices Parma ham , each halved lengthways
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Per serving

271 kcalories, protein 18.8g, carbohydrate 23.9g, fat 11.8 g, saturated fat 5.2g, fibre 6.3g, salt 1.93 g

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