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Pea and Ham Soup

A classic soup that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.

Time
approx. 2 hours
Serves
6
Calories
323

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 1/3 cup green split peas, rinsed and drained
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 500g smoked ham hock
  • 1 large sprig of rosemary

Method

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion softens.
  2. Add split peas, ham hock, rosemary and water. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered for 1 1/2-2 hours, or until the meat begins to fall from the bones.
  3. Remove rosemary and ham hocks and pull the meat from the bones. Chop meat and set aside.
  4. Using a stick blender, blend the soup mixture until smooth.
  5. Stir through the ham pieces and simmer on low for a further 5 minutes. Season to taste.