Pea and zucchini zuppa with crisp prosciutto

Prep
20m
Cook
25m
serves
4
Pea & zucchini zuppa with crisp prosciutto
Pea & zucchini zuppa with crisp prosciutto
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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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