Pea and Ham Soup

Method

1. 1
   • olive oil2 tbsp
   • onion1
   • carrot2
   • celery stalk2

   Soften the vegetables — Heat the olive oil in a pot and soften the onion, carrot, and celery for 8 minutes.

   ⏱8 min
2. 2
   • garlic3

   Cook the garlic — Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

   ⏱1 min
3. 3
   • green lentils500 g
   • ham250 g
   • chicken stock1½ l
   • bay leaf2
   • dried thyme1 tsp

   Simmer the lentils — Add the lentils, half the ham, the stock, bay leaves, and thyme. Season lightly and simmer for 40 minutes until the lentils are very soft.

   ⏱40 min
4. 4

   Blend half the soup — Blend about half the soup for a thick, part-smooth texture, then return it to the pot.

5. 5
   • ham250 g
   • fresh parsley3 tbsp

   Finish with ham — Stir in the remaining ham and warm through for 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning, scatter with parsley, and serve.

   ⏱5 min