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Fresh Pea Ham Soup

A delicious take on an old classic, ham and split pea soup, this Ham and Fresh Pea soup is healthy, vibrantly-hued and is loaded with fabulous, flavor!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 188 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup roughly chopped shallots about 2 medium
  • 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and roughly chopped (about 1 ½ pounds (680g), before peeling)
  • 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 10-12 sprigs fresh thyme tied together with kitchen string
  • 2 medium bay leaves (or one large)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 20 ounces tiny baby frozen peas you could also use fresh
  • 2 cups fresh spinach packed
  • 3-4 cups diced ham
  • Feta cheese and fresh thyme for garnish, if desired

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. When hot, add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened. Add the pesto and cook for another 30 seconds stirring constantly.
  2. Add the chicken broth, potatoes, thyme bundle, bay leaf, kosher salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
  3. Remove what’s left of the thyme bundle and the bay leaf. Add the fresh spinach and peas and blend using an immersion or regular blender. If using a regular blender, you will need to blend in two batches. (with a regular blender, remove the center cover from the blender and blend with a funnel or several thicknesses of paper toweling over the opening.)
  4. Add the diced ham and stir well to combine. Taste and add more salt and/or pepper, if needed. Serve hot, garnished with a spoonful of Feta cheese and some fresh thyme sprigs.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in post for further instructions and more detailed tips.

Nutrition Information

Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 779mg (32%) Potassium 686mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1057IU (21%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188

% Daily Value*

Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 779mg 32%
Potassium 686mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1057IU 21%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.