Pea and ham soup with crème fraîche

Topped with a crème fraîche, chives and croutons, this easy pea and ham soup is sure to impress.

Serves

4

Prep

10m

Cooking

15m

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 large brown onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1kg frozen peas
  • 4 cups (1L) salt-reduced chicken or vegetable stock
  • 250g sliced triple-smoked ham, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120g) crème fraîche
  • Chopped chives, to serve
  • Sourdough croutons, to serve

Method

STEP 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 5-6 mins or until the onion and celery soften.

STEP 2

Add the peas and stock to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 5 mins or until vegetables are tender and cooked through. Season.

STEP 3

Use a stick blender to carefully blend the soup until almost smooth. Stir in half the ham.

STEP 4

Ladle the soup among serving bowls. Top with remaining ham, crème fraîche, chives and croutons. Season.

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