A meaty and vibrant soup that’s great for using up festive ham leftovers or as a comforting storecupboard soup
Prep:10 mins
Serves 4
knob of butter1 onion, chopped1 medium potato, peeled and diced1l ham or pork stock (see ‘Try’, below)500g frozen petit pois300g thickly sliced ham, trimmed of any fat and diced
STEP 1Heat a knob of butter in a saucepan and when lightly foaming gently cook 1 chopped onion until softened, but not coloured.STEP 2Tip in 1 peeled and diced medium potato and stir to coat in butter, then pour over 1l ham or pork stock. Simmer until softened.STEP 3Tip in 500g frozen petit pois and bring back to the boil. Cook for a couple of mins.STEP 4Remove from the heat and blend until smooth. Stir in 300g diced ham and serve.
