Pea and Ham Soup

Not everyone's fave but this is definitely one of mine!

Crucials

500grams of Peas (small pack)
One large onion
Six rashers of bacon, fat removed
Two celery sticks
Two cloves of garlic
Three slices of honey roast ham
Three medium sized potatoes
Pint and half of chicken stock
Salt and Pepper
Glug of olive oil
Glug of  double cream (if you don't have any use milk)

Prep

• Chop the onions, garlic, celery and bacon and fry in a stock pot on a low heat until soft for about 20mins
• Chop the potatoes into small pieces and add to the pot
• Pour in the chicken stock and simmer for approx 20-25 mins until potatoes are soft
• Add all the peas and a glug of cream and salt and pepper
• Simmer for a further 10mins
• Add the ham (shredded into bits)

Blend

• Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend until puréed
• Pour back into the stock pot and season to taste
• Serve with crusty bread and butter
• Colour and taste is AMAZING!