Pea & Mint Soup w/Prosciutto

By ngteller

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil + extra for drizzle
• 4 slices of prosciutto, sliced
• salt and pepper
• large handful of mint (6 sprigs) leaves only
• 18oz peas (fresh or frozen)
• 3/4 cup creme fraiche

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet. Sprinkle prosciutto with pepper and cook over high heat until golden brown and crisp, turing once. Place on paper towels to remove excess oil

Place mint in a medium pan of boiling salted water. Bring back to boil then add peas and blanch for 3 minutes until they are just tender and still bright green. Drain reserving the liquor.

Tip peas and mint into blender. Add just enough hot liquor (about 2 cups) to cover and whiz to a smooth puree. Add generous drizzle of olive oil and all but 4 tbsp creme fraiche. Season with salt and pepper to taste and pulse for a few seconds to combine.

Pour soup into warm bowls and dollop reserved creme fraiche on top. Scatter crispy prosciutto and serve.