Split pea and ham soup
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This heartwarming soup is a great way to use up any leftover ham. It's ideal as a quick lunch during the week or tasty starter for dinner parties
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Skill level: Easy peasy
Ingredients
This soup is gorgeous when served with a swirl of cream or some melting mozzarella.
- 25g (1oz) butter
- 225g (8oz) leeks, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 75g (3oz) dried split yellow peas
- 1 litre (1¾ pint) hot vegetable stock
- 2tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 225g (8oz) cooked ham, diced
Method
- Heat the butter in a pan. Add the leeks and garlic, and fry for 5 mins.
- Stir in the split peas and hot vegetable stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 to 50 mins.
- Add the thyme and ham. Season, simmer for 5 mins and serve.
Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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