Parmesan Soup With Prosciutto and Toasted Bread Crumbs
"Found this one in the Chicago Tribune. It's from Betty Rosbottom. Delicious!"
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Yields:
-
4 bowls of soup
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
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For Soup
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 cups chopped shallots (about 1/2 pound or 5 large shallots)
- 3⁄4 lb yukon gold potatoes or 3/4 lb russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 1⁄4 - 2 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
- 2 1⁄4 - 2 1⁄2 cups whole milk
- 3⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus 2 tablespoons extra for garnish (preferably Parmigiano Reggiano)
- generous pinch cayenne pepper
- kosher salt
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For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 1⁄2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips about 3 inches long by 1/4 inch wide
- 3⁄4 cup coarse fresh breadcrumb
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
directions
- To make soup:.
- 1. Heat butter and oil in a large, heavy saucepan set over medium heat. When hot, add shallots and cook, stirring, until softened and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes or so.
- 2. Add potatoes and garlic, and cook and stir 1 minute more.
- 3. Add 2 1/4 cups each of broth and milk, and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook at a simmer until potatoes and shallots are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 4. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup cheese ad stir until it has melted. remove pan from heat and whisk in cayenne pepper. Taste and season with salt. If you use low-sodium broth, you'll need a teaspoon or more salt. If soup is too thick stir in 1/4 each additional broth and milk. (Soup can be prepared 1 day ahead; cool, cover and refrigerate. Reheat over medium heat, stirring).
- To make garnishes:.
- 1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil until hot in a medium, heavy skillet set over medium heat. Add prosciutto and saute, turning often until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 2. To the same skillet set over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon more olive oil. When hot, add bread crumbs and cook, tossing constantly, until golden and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. remove crumbs to a plate. (Prosciutto and crumbs can be prepared 4 hours ahead; leave uncovered at cool room temperature).
- 3. Ladle soup into 4 soup bowls and sprinkle each serving with some parmesan, prosciutto, bread crumbs and parsley.
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