Classic Pea and Ham Soup

Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 30 minutes Serves 8 people

Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely chopped
  

• 1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped
  

• 1 kg green peas, frozen
  

• 1.5 litres chicken or vegetable stock
  

• ½ bunch parsley, finely chopped
  

• ½ bunch mint, finely chopped
  

• 2 cups leg ham, chunky cut
  

• ¼ cup cream
  

To Serve

• 2 tblsp green peas (reserved)
  

• Toasted Sour Dough Bread
  

• Herb Butter

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Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep stock pot over a medium heat.
   

2. Sauté the onions and spring onion 4 minutes until onions are opaque.
   

3. Add the green peas, stock and 1 cup of the ham to the saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes.
   

4. Remove the saucepan from the heat add the parsley and mint to the soup.
   

5. Using a blender puree the soup until smooth.
   

6. Add the reserved Ham chunks and peas to the soup. Serve hot with a swirl of cream and toasted sour dough bread with herb butter.
   

7. Note: This soup is also delicious served with a dollop of basil pesto and shaved parmesan cheese.

ENJOY!

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From www.pork.com.au