Best ever pea and ham soup

A perfect homemade soup for winter! Total comfort food, this soup warms you to the core.

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 1 hr

Cook Time 3 hrs

Soaking Time 8 hrs

Course Soup

Cuisine British

Servings 4 people

Calories 238 kcal

1 pound split peas (500 grams) green variety if available, otherwise the yellow kind are just fine
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, sliced
8 cups stock (2 litres)
1 pound ham (500 grams) substitute with bacon if necessary
1 carrot, diced
1 stick celery, sliced
3 sprigs parsley
1 pinch paprika
grated cheese
bread croutons

Cover peas with cold water and soak overnight (or at least for a good few hours). Drain peas and discard the liquid.
Melt butter in a large saucepan, add onion, cook till lightly browned.
Add stock, peas, onion, carrot, celery, parsley, salt, pepper, bacon.
Bring to the boil, cover, simmer 2½ to 3 hours – stir occasionally. Cool slightly, remove bones.
Blend mixture till smooth in a blender or food processor. Return to saucepan, bring to the boil.
Sprinkle soup with paprika and cheese, serve with small croutons of toast.