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Traditional Pea and Ham Soup

Looking for a delicious and comforting soup? Look no further than this traditional pea and ham soup. Made with frozen peas, it's sure to fill you up and warm you up on a cold day.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 6 serves
Calories: 467 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

For the stock:
  • 600 grams ham hock smoked and cured
  • 2 litres cold water
  • 1 leek white part only
  • ½ brown onion
  • 2 carrots chopped into even chunks
  • ½ celery stalk only
  • a bouquet garni made up of 2 bay leaves 5-6 peppercorns, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 4 stalks parsley
For the soup:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 500 grams peas frozen
  • Salt and pepper to season

Instructions

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  1. Place the ham hock along with the water, vegetables and bouquet garni in a tall, stock pot. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Skim off any impurities that rise to the surface.
  2. Cook for approx 2-2.5 hours until the ham hocks are soft and nearly falling off the bone.
  3. Remove the ham hocks and set aside to cool. Discard the bouquet garni and using a hand blender blend all the veggies and stock. Set aside.
  4. In a separate pot heat the olive oil, add the onions and garlic and allow to soften for a few minutes. Add the peas and the ham hock stock and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Blitz with a hand blender and add the shredded ham meat (discarding any fatty bits) to the soup. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serve Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6serves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serve
Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%

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