Pea and Ham Soup by Nigella is a tasty delicacy consisting of split peas, ham, and vegetables that take 1 hour and 10 minutes to be ready!
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💚 Why You’ll Love This Pea And Ham Soup Recipe:
- Perfect for chilly days, this soup wraps you in cozy comfort.
- The sweetness of peas meets the savory richness of ham, creating a harmonious blend.
- Packed with protein, fiber, and veggies, it’s both wholesome and satisfying.
- Simple ingredients transform into a gourmet experience, effortlessly.
❓ What Is Nigella’s Pea And Ham Soup Recipe?
Nigella’s Pea And Ham Soup is a timeless concoction of split peas, ham bone, vegetables, and herbs, simmered to perfection, and then blended into a velvety smoothness.
🧅 Nigella Pea And Ham Soup Ingredients
- 200 grams of yellow split peas (or green, rinsed and drained)
- 1½ litres water
- 1 ham bone (from a cooked ham)
- 1 carrot (chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- ½ leek (chopped)
- 2 bay leaves
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
- fresh parsley (chopped, to serve)
🍵 How To Make Nigella Pea And Ham Soup
- Bring the peas and water to a boil in a large pan, then remove any foam that forms.
- Remove any ham from the bone at the same time. Separate the dice.
- Gather the peas and add the carrot, onion, leek, bay, and bone. Cover, season, and simmer the peas for an additional 40 minutes, or until tender.
- Carefully remove the bay and bone.
- Blend the soup till smooth. Put back in a clean pan, cook through, and taste for spice.
- Spoon into individual bowls, top with ham and parsley, and serve.
💭 Recipe Tips
- To remove any debris, rinse the split peas thoroughly.
- The flavor can be amplified by using the remaining ham bone.
- Season to taste before you chow down.
- Set aside a little diced ham to top off each plate with texture.
🍚 What Pairs Nicely With Pea And Ham Soup?
Accompany Pea And Ham Soup with cornbread, sweet potato fries, kale chips, rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, rosemary bread, pizza bagels, potato rosti, biscuits, zucchini carrot bread, beet salad, shredded chicken, honey glazed carrots.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Pea And Ham Soup?
- In The Fridge: Keep leftover pea and ham soup in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
- In The Freezer: Freeze leftover pea and ham soup in portions for up to 2 months. Let thaw in the fridge before reheating.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Pea And Ham Soup?
- On The Stove: Reheat leftover pea and ham soup gently for 4 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
- In The Microwave: Pour leftover pea and ham soup into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short 2-minute intervals, stirring in between until heated.
FAQs
What can I use to thicken a pea and ham soup?
To thicken pea and ham soup, use a slurry of flour or cornflour mixed with water, gradually added and stirred in.
What is a substitute for ham bone in pea and ham soup?
A substitute for ham bone in pea and ham soup is two smoked ham hocks, imparting similar flavor and richness.
Why is my pea and ham soup watery?
Your pea and ham soup can become watery if too much water or broth is added during cooking, diluting its thickness.
Why are my peas still hard in my pea and ham soup?
Hard peas in pea and ham soup may be due to salt added too early, hindering softening. Add salt later in cooking.
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Nigella Pea And Ham Soup Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 191
- Total Fat 2.5g
- Saturated Fat 1g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 9.8mg
- Sodium 779mg
- Total Carbohydrates 30g
- Dietary Fiber 4.9g
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 12g
Nigella Pea And Ham Soup
Description
Pea and Ham Soup by Nigella is a tasty delicacy consisting of split peas, ham, and vegetables that take 1 hour and 10 minutes to be ready!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring the peas and water to a boil in a large pan, then remove any foam that forms.
- Remove any ham from the bone at the same time. Separate the dice.
- Gather the peas and add the carrot, onion, leek, bay, and bone. Cover, season, and simmer the peas for an additional 40 minutes, or until tender.
- Carefully remove the bay and bone.
- Blend the soup till smooth. Put back in a clean pan, cook through, and taste for spice.
- Spoon into individual bowls, top with ham and parsley, and serve.
Notes
- To remove any debris, rinse the split peas thoroughly.
The flavor can be amplified by using the remaining ham bone. - Season to taste before you chow down.
Set aside a little diced ham to top off each plate with texture.