Spanish Pea Soup with Crispy Ham

Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 Servings
Source: www.foodnetwork.com
Category: Soup

Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1⁄2 cup Shallots (2 large)
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
4 cups Chicken Broth
2 pounds Peas (frozen)
2 1⁄2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 1⁄4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
6 whole Prosciutto (slices)

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place prosciutto in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Add the chicken stock, frozen peas, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Puree with an immersion blender until coarsely pureed, season to taste with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  5. Roast prosciutto for 5 to 8 minutes, until crisp.
  6. To serve, fill bowls with soup and place a slice of prosciutto on top then drizzle with olive oil.