Meat Lite: Pea Soup For One Recipe

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cup frozen peas (divided)
• 2 tablespoons white wine (about 1 wine ice cube)
• 1 cup homemade chicken stock
• 1 ounce ham steak, cubed (reserve the remaining ham steak as a filling for omelets or salad)
• 1 tablespoon mint, chopped (optional)
• 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, for garnish
• 2 thin baguette slices, toasted

1. In a small heavy pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and a heavy pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are soft, about 10 minutes.
2. Add 1 cup of the peas, reserving the remaining 1/2 cup. Stir to coat the peas with the butter. Add the wine, and continue cooking until almost completely evaporated, about a minute. Add the chicken stock, increase heat to medium-high, and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer soup to a blender and process until smooth. Return to the pot over medium heat and add the ham and the remaining 1/2 cup fresh peas. Cook until the whole peas and ham are warmed through, about three minutes. Thin with a little water, if desired. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in mint. Pour soup into a serving bowl, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve with toast.

butter, onion, frozen peas, white wine, chicken, ham steak, mint, parmesan cheese, thin baguette

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/12/pea-soup-for-one-recipe.html (may not work)