Pea & Ham Soup

Ingredients

• 500g frozen peas
• 150g cooked ham hock, shredded
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 800ml chicken stock
• Small bunch of fresh mint
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp crème fraîche
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a pan. Fry onion and garlic for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add peas and stock. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add most of the mint and blend until smooth.

4. 4

   Stir in crème fraîche and season well.

5. 5

   Serve topped with shredded ham and fresh mint leaves.