Fresh Pea Soup with Ham Recipe

Name: Fresh Pea Soup with Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 small fennel bulbthick stalk discarded, bulb thinly sliced; 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; Kosher salt; 1 quart whole milk; 4 cups fresh or frozen peas (1 pound), thawed; 1/2 cup diced smoked ham hock (from one 11-ounce ham hock) or smoky ham; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1/2 tablespoon chopped chives; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar; Pea tendrils or baby arugula, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small fennel bulbthick stalk discarded, bulb thinly sliced
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Kosher salt
1 quart whole milk
4 cups fresh or frozen peas (1 pound), thawed
1/2 cup diced smoked ham hock (from one 11-ounce ham hock) or smoky ham
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 tablespoon chopped chives
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar
Pea tendrils or baby arugula, for garnish

1
In a large pot, melt the butter.
2
Add the fennel, onion and garlic and season with salt.
3
Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are tender but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Add the milk and simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Add the peas and simmer until tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
6
Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender.
7
Strain it through a fine sieve set over a large bowl.
8
Season with salt.
9
In a small bowl, combine the ham with the shallot, chives, olive oil and sherry vinegar.
10
Spoon the ham salad into the center of 4 bowls.
11
Ladle the warm soup into the bowls, garnish with the pea tendrils and serve immediately.

373

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 small fennel bulbthick stalk discarded, bulb thinly sliced, 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fresh Pea Soup with Ham falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Pea Soup with Ham

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