Pasta, Prosciutto, and Pea Soup

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Easy to put together and pretty tasty. Recipe is from Sunset."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (49 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup dried orzo pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 cup fresh basil leaf, cut into thin slivers
• 3⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin slivers
• 1 cup frozen petite peas
• grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. In a covered 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring broth, wine, and pasta to a boil, then simmer until pasta is tender to bite, about 20 minutes total.
2. Meanwhile, in an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, stir prosciutto with butter until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
3. Stir peas and basil into soup and heat until peas are hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Ladle into bowls and add prosciutto. Sprinkle with cheese to taste.