Christmas Pea and ham soup Recipe
Christmas Pea and ham soup Recipe
Very tasty I also blended the ham into the soup to make it a bit thicker. Will definitely be a winter staple.
Makes 16 small serves
Ingredients of Christmas Pea and ham soup Recipe
300g dried split green peas
2 onions, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled, roughly chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried basil
1L (4 cups) chicken or vegetable stock
1 ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks*
150ml thin cream
Description of Christmas Pea and ham soup Recipe
Place the peas in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Cover and set aside overnight to soak.
The next day, drain the peas and transfer them to a large saucepan or stockpot. Add the onion, carrot, celery, dried herbs, stock and 1 litre (4 cups) of water. Stir to combine, then add the ham bone or hocks. Bring to the boil, skimming any scum that may appear on the surface, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove the ham bone and set aside. Allow the soup to cool slightly, then blend in batches. Return to the pan and add the cream. Taste and season with salt and pepper (taste before seasoning as the ham bone may have made the soup salty). Pour the soup into thermos flasks if transportting.
Notes & tips for Christmas Pea and ham soup Recipe
You will need to begin this recipe the day before. You can freeze this soup in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
* Ham hocks are available from good butchers and delicatessens. Smoked ham hocks are available at the delicatessen counter of large supermarkets.
Serving suggestions: The meat from the ham bone or hocks can be shredded and added to the soup before serving. If you're making the soup for younger children, you could add slices of continental frankfurter.
Source - taste.com.au
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