Green Split Pea and Smoked Ham Soup

Method

Make it happen

1. 01

   Sauté onion, carrot and celery in olive oil for 8 minutes until softened.

2. 02

   Add split peas, bay leaf and stock. Simmer gently for 50–60 minutes, stirring occasionally and topping up water as needed until split peas are fully tender.

3. 03

   Remove the bay leaf, mash some peas to thicken and stir in the already-cooked diced ham for 5 minutes until piping hot.

4. 04

   Taste before adding salt, as the ham may be salty, and serve thick and hot.