Pea and zucchini zuppa with crisp prosciutto
Prep
20m
Cook
25m
serves
4
With a packet (or four) of peas in the freezer, an easy Italian dinner is only minutes away.
Ingredients (10)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 20g unsalted butter
- 2 leeks (pale part only), thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup (165g) arborio rice
- 1.25L (5 cups) good-quality chicken or vegetable stock, heated
- 1 2/3 cup (200g) frozen peas
- 1 large or 2 small zucchini, halved, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan, plus extra shaved parmesan to serve
- 4 slices prosciutto or pancetta
Method
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1.Heat the oil and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the leek and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add the rice and stir to coat in the leek and butter mixture.
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2.Add the hot stock, then bring to the boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, then cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the rice is almost tender and the soup has thickened slightly.
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3.Add the peas, zucchini, mint and parmesan, then season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for a further 3-5 minutes until warmed through but still slightly soupy.
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4.Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frypan over medium heat. Add the prosciutto and cook for 1-2 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towel.
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5.Ladle rice and broth into 4 warm pasta bowls or shallow dishes, crumble over the crisp prosciutto, then season with pepper and serve with shaved parmesan.
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