Pea soup with proscuitto

This soup is an awesome, easy meal. 

1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 large shallots)

1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)

1 quart chicken stock

2 pounds frozen peas

6 thin slices prosciutto, chopped

Salt and pepper

 

Add the prosciutto and a tbsp. of olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until just browned.  Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and frozen peas and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.  Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup (it's ok if there are still some larger chunks of prosciutto in there).  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Sprinkle with a  bit of parmesan cheese and serve warm with crusty bread.