Di Lusso Deli Company

Cream of Prosciutto Soup

Meal Type:

Entrees

Serving Size:

8

Total Time:

1 Hour

Preparation Time:

Under 15 minutes

Preparation Method:

Stove-Top

Meal Occasion:

Lunch

Level of Difficulty:

Beginner

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup quick-cooking barley
• 5 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 pound DI LUSSO® Deli Meats and Cheese, prosciutto, cut into thin slivers
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen tiny peas, thawed
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• Freshly grated nutmeg

Procedure:

1. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until onion tender. Add barley; cook, stirring, until lightly golden.
2. Stir broth, prosciutto and white pepper into saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover. Smmer 30 minutes or until barley is tender. Stir in cream and peas. Cook until heated thoroughly.
3. Divide soup evenly among 8 bowls. Top each serving with cheese and sprinkle of nutmeg.