Pea & Ham Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 600g frozen peas
• 700ml chicken or vegetable stock
• 150g diced cooked ham
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Mint leaves, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the frozen peas and stock.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-6 minutes until the peas are just tender.
4. Blend the soup until smooth using a stick blender (or in batches in a jug blender).
5. Stir in the diced ham and warm through for 2-3 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper, and scatter with mint leaves if using, before serving.