It’s SOUP SEASON!

PEA & HAM SOUP

SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS COOK 1 HOUR 50 MINS

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 onions, finely chopped
• 3 large carrots, peeled, finely chopped
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp thyme leaves, plus sprigs to serve
• 2 litres chicken stock
• 1 cup green split peas, rinsed, drained
• 1 large (1.4kg) ham hock
• 2 cups frozen peas
• cream, chargrilled sourdough, to serve

1 In a stockpot, heat oil on medium. Saute onions, carrots, celery, garlic and thyme 10 mins until tender.

Stir in stock and split peas. Add ham to pot, bring to boil and cover with lid. Gently boil, skimming as needed, for 1½ hours, or until