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Hearty Pea & Ham Soup

Hearty Pea & Ham Soup

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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.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick Celery finely chopped
  • 1 medium Onions finely chopped
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • 100 ml Double cream optional
  • 1 litre Chicken Stock hot
  • 700 g Sugar Snap Peas frozen or fresh
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 300 g Ham diced

Method

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  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook 6 to 8 minutes until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in peas, ham and stock.
  3. Simmer gently for 15 minutes until peas are tender and flavours are developed.
  4. Blend to your preferred texture, then return to low heat and stir in cream if using.
  5. 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.