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Pea And Ham Soup Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Soak the peas overnight.
Step #2 Drain & place this in a strong saucepan.
Step #3 Add 4 litres of the stock & the herbs.
Step #4 Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to moderate.
Step #5 After 10 mins, reheat to low & continue to cook for a further 45 mins.
Step #6 Check regularly, adding more stock or water if necessary.
Step #7 When cooked, but still liquid, the peas & the stock should have mixed to make a thick, consistency.
Step #8 Melt the butter in a small frying pan & fry the leek or onion until it is soft.
Step #9 Add to the pan with the peas.
Step #10 Spice up with pepper & salt.
Step #11 You can always add more later.
Step #12 Add more stock or water if necessary, until you have the desired consistency.
Step #13 Bring to the boil, then simmer on a very low heat for about 25 mins.
Step #14 Remove the mint & rosemary sprigs.
Step #15 If you like your soup very smooth, leave to cool for at least five mins then purée about a third to a quarter at a time in a mixer or press through a sieve.
Step #16 Return to the pan with the ham or bacon & reheat slowly for about 5 mins.
Step #17 Check the seasoning, adjusting if necessary, then serve this with a swirl of crème fraîche or soured cream.
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