A delicious take on an old classic, ham and split pea soup, this Ham and Fresh Pea soup is healthy, vibrantly-hued and is loaded with fabulous, flavor!
Course
Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Fresh Pea Soup, Ham and Fresh Pea Soup, Ham and Pea Soup
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time22minutes
Total Time42minutes
Servings10
Calories188kcal
AuthorChris Scheuer
Ingredients
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
¾cuproughly chopped shallotsabout 2 medium
2tablespoonsprepared pesto
4medium potatoespeeled and roughly chopped (about 1 ½ pounds (680g), before peeling)
8cupslow sodium chicken broth
10-12sprigs fresh thymetied together with kitchen string
2medium bay leaves(or one large)
1teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
20ouncestiny baby frozen peasyou could also use fresh
2cupsfresh spinachpacked
3-4cupsdiced ham
Feta cheese and fresh thymefor garnish, if desired
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. When hot, add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened. Add the pesto and cook for another 30 seconds stirring constantly.
Add the chicken broth, potatoes, thyme bundle, bay leaf, kosher salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
Remove what’s left of the thyme bundle and the bay leaf. Add the fresh spinach and peas and blend using an immersion or regular blender. If using a regular blender, you will need to blend in two batches. (with a regular blender, remove the center cover from the blender and blend with a funnel or several thicknesses of paper toweling over the opening.)
Add the diced ham and stir well to combine. Taste and add more salt and/or pepper, if needed. Serve hot, garnished with a spoonful of Feta cheese and some fresh thyme sprigs.
Recipe Notes
See Café Tips above in post for further instructions and more detailed tips.
Nutrition Facts
Fresh Pea Ham Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 779mg34%
Potassium 686mg20%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1057IU21%
Vitamin C 34mg41%
Calcium 58mg6%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.