- 0:20 Prep
- 0:28 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Capable cooks
Slurp your way into winter with this speedy pea and ham soup.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large brown onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 750g sebago potatoes, peeled, chopped
- 180g sliced leg ham, chopped
- 1 litre Massel chicken style liquid stock
- 1 cup frozen peas
Method
- Step 1Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until onion has softened. Add ham and potato. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Step 2Add stock. Season with pepper. Cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Add peas.
- Step 3Blend, in batches, until smooth. Serve.
Nutrition
1088 kj
Energy
1g
Saturated Fat
15g
Protein
1807.93mg
Sodium
5g
Carbs (sugar)
30g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
You could replace chicken stock with beef, vegetable or salt-reduced stock.
Serve soup topped with fresh herbs, chilli flakes, pure cream, sour cream, croutons or cooked chopped bacon.
Serve soup with crusty bread, bread rolls or pappadums.
To blend soup, use a stick blender, jug blender or food processor.
Freezer tip: This soup is suitable to freeze after blending. Freeze flat in a snap-lock bag or spoon into an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Continue recipe, adding extra stock if necessary.
- Author: Kim Coverdale
- Image credit: Mark O'Meara
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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