Green Pea Soup with Crispy Prosciutto
Healthy Green Pea Soup topped with a dollop of yogurt and crispy prosciutto. This soup is packed with goodness made from frozen peas, zucchini, and garlic. Serve with some chargrilled ciabatta and black pepper.
Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Calories: 176kcal
Ingredients
- 1 leek roughly chopped
- 3 medium sized zucchini (courgettes) grated
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken stock (1.5 litres)
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 4 cups frozen peas (400g)
- salt and pepper to season
Optional toppings
- 4 slices prosciutto
- plain or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Finely chop the leek and sauté in a deep saucepan until soft, add the garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the grated zucchini and saute for 2 minutes then add the stock. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the peas a good pinch of salt and pepper and simmer for another 5 minutes. Using a had blender blitz it all until smooth and creamy.
- Serve in bowls with a dollop of plain or Greek yogurt and crispy prosciutto.
To make crispy prosciutto
- Lay slices of cured prosciutto on a baking tray and place under a broiler (grill UK) until crispy. You can also fry it in a frying pan for a couple of minutes.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1434mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 2525IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg