Smoky Ham and Pea Soup
SERVINGS
4
PREP TIME
5 Min
COOK TIME
15 Min
When you’ve got leftover ham from the holidays (or are just craving creamy comfort food in a bowl), it’s time to pull out this smoky ham and pea soup recipe. Brimming with tender ham, our Very Young Small Sweet Peas, onion, garlic and spices in a savory broth, this hearty soup will warm you up, even on the chilliest of days.
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FULL RECIPE
Serving Size: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® Very Young Small Sweet Peas
Lists of ingredients:
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2 tablespoons olive oil1 small yellow onion, minced2 cloves garlic, minced2 cans (15 ounces each) Green Giant® Very Young Small Sweet Peas, drained4 cups chicken broth4 ounces diced cooked ham½ teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon black pepper
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STEPS
1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2
Add cooked onions, 1 can of peas and chicken broth to a blender. Blend until smooth.
3
Return to pot over medium heat. Stir in ham, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4
Stir in remaining peas and cook 1 minute longer to heat through.
5
Ladle your creamy pea soup with ham into bowls and serve hot.
TIPS & TRICKS
Don’t have ham on hand? Try substituting it for cooked bacon and still enjoy this smoky ham and pea soup with a full, meaty flavor.
Serving Size: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® Very Young Small Sweet Peas
-
2 tablespoons olive oil1 small yellow onion, minced2 cloves garlic, minced2 cans (15 ounces each) Green Giant® Very Young Small Sweet Peas, drained4 cups chicken broth4 ounces diced cooked ham½ teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon black pepper
1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2
Add cooked onions, 1 can of peas and chicken broth to a blender. Blend until smooth.
3
Return to pot over medium heat. Stir in ham, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4
Stir in remaining peas and cook 1 minute longer to heat through.
5
Ladle your creamy pea soup with ham into bowls and serve hot.
Tips & Tricks
Don’t have ham on hand? Try substituting it for cooked bacon and still enjoy this smoky ham and pea soup with a full, meaty flavor.
