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Slow Cooker Pea & Ham Soup
- Category: Budget |
One of my favourite soups with shreds of leftover ham makes this a very filling one. Less than 5 minutes hands on time!
SERVES
6
CALORIES
164
COOKING TIME
4-8 hours
DIFFICULTY
simple
If you’re craving a hearty and comforting meal with minimal effort, you’re in the right place. This pea and ham soup recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want a wholesome meal without spending hours in the kitchen. For more slow cooker recipes you can pick up my first ever cookbook The Healthy Slow Cooker Book or my latest slow cooker book Slow Cooker Even Easier today.
Tags:
- pea and ham soup |
- slow cooker |
- slowcooker |
- soup |
Method
Step 1
Begin by adding all your ingredients to the slow cooker except for the ham. This includes chopped vegetables, broth, any additional seasonings or spices.
Step 2
For a quicker cook time, choose high heat for 3-4 hours. For a longer, more hands-off approach, opt for low heat for 7-8 hours.
Step 3
Throughout the cooking process, periodically check on the soup to ensure it’s cooking evenly and to your desired consistency. Stirring occasionally can help distribute flavours and prevent sticking.
Step 4
Once the initial cooking time is complete, carefully use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. This step helps to create a creamy texture and blend all the flavours together.
Step 5
After blending, stir in the ham. If the ham is in large pieces, you may want to shred or chop it before adding it to the soup. Allow the soup to heat for an additional 10-15 minutes on a low setting. This gives the ham time to warm through and further infuses its flavour into the soup.
Step 6
Once the soup is heated through and seasoned to your liking, it’s ready to serve. Ladle it into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs, a drizzle of cream, or a sprinkle of cheese, if desired.
Ingredients
650g (1 lb 7 oz) bag of frozen peas
2 potatoes skin on chopped
1 onion
Garlic (as much as you like)
Salt and pepper
Any leftover herbs or thyme/oregano
200g (7 oz) of ham
1.2L (2 pints) of chicken stock
Fresh mint to garnish
