Pea and Ham Soup

A vibrant, simple, and nutritious pea soup blended with cream and topped with shredded ham hock and fresh watercress.

Healthy Soup Dinner Quick Peas Ham

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

456.1

kcal / serving

1824.2 kcal total

Carbs

14.6g

per serving

58.4 g total

Fat

35.5g

per serving

142.1 g total

Protein

19.1g

per serving

76.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

150

Double Cream

tbsp

Crème Fraîche

Liquids

350

Ham Stock

Meat

125

Ham Hock

shredded

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

finely diced

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

tbsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Vegetables

piece

Banana Shallots

peeled and finely chopped

400

Peas

frozen

handful

Baby Watercress

small handful

handful

Pea Shoots

small handful

Method

Fry the butter, shallots, and garlic in a hot saucepan for two minutes until softened.

Add the peas and stock, bring to the boil, and simmer for 3 minutes.

Transfer the mixture to a blender, add the cream, and blend until smooth.

Return the soup to the saucepan to heat through and season with salt and pepper.

Pour into bowls and garnish with ham, crème fraîche, watercress, pea shoots, and olive oil.