Recipe
Hearty Pea & Ham Soup
A rich, comforting pea and ham soup built for suppers, with sweet peas, smoky ham, and a silky broth.
Ingredients
Method
10 mins prep28 mins cook38 mins total
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook 6 to 8 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in peas, ham and stock.
Simmer gently for 15 minutes until peas are tender and flavours are developed.
Blend to your preferred texture, then return to low heat and stir in cream if using.
Season with black pepper and serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
For extra body, mash a ladle of peas against the side of the pan before blending.
Finish with black pepper and a drizzle of cream for a richer supper-style finish.
About this recipe
This Hearty Pea & Ham Soup is all about comfort and depth: soft aromatics, sweet peas, and savoury ham in a warming bowl that feels substantial enough for a starter or a supper. Serve with crusty bread and butter for a complete.
