Tempting Pea Soup

Put everything (except fresh peas) into a large stock pot and bring to a boil. Cover and cook slowly on medium heat until all vegetables are soft, at least 1 hour.

If you’re vegan, you can omit the ham hock and use water instead of broth or use veggie broth.

Remove ham hock and bay leaf then use an immersion blender to puree. You could also do this in batches in a blender. I like to leave it a little chunky.

It should be thick and creamy when you’re done.

Add fresh peas to soup just to heat through. Don’t overcook them!

Ladle into a warm bowl, season with extra black pepper if you like and enjoy!