Pea And Ham Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups cold water
• 1 cup split peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 150 g lean ham, chopped

Recipe

• 1 combine water, split peas, onion, carrot, garlic, salt and pepper in a large heavy-based saucepan. bring to boil over high heat. reduce to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 2 stir in peas, simmer covered for 5 minutes or until peas are tender.
• 3 stir in ham, season with salt and pepper if desired and serve.