Creamy Ham and Pea

* Serves 4
== Ingredients ==
* 30 g (1 oz) butter
* 1 shallot chopped
* 1 tbsp flour
* 570 ml (1pt) medium dry white wine
* 280 ml (½) double cream
* 110 g (4 oz) thickly sliced ham diced
* 230 g (8 oz) peas
* 1 little lettuce shredded
* salt and pepper
=== Croutons ===
* 3 – 4 tbsp olive oil 
* 3 thick slices white bread, crusts removed and cut into 2½ cm (1 in) cubes.
== Directions ==
# Melt the butter until it starts to foam.
# Add the shallot and cook until soft but not coloured.
# Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour.
# Don't return the pan to the heat.
# Add the wine very gradually, waiting until it has all been absorbed before adding more add the cream the same way.
# Return the pan to the heat and bring to the boil, stirring all a the time.
# Add the ham and peas, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
# Add the lettuce and remove the pan from the heat.
=== Croutons ===
# Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cubes of bread until they're crisp and golden.
# Drain on kitchen paper.
# Season the soup, spoon into bowl and sprinkle with croutons.
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Category:Maltese Meat Dishes
Category:Maltese Soups
Category:Double cream Recipes
Category:Pea Recipes
Category:Ham Recipes
Category:Lettuce Recipes
Category:Shallot Recipes
Category:White wine Recipes