Spiced pea and ham soup

Background
When you have leftover pulled or roast ham, besides sandwiches and wraps, you can make wonderful meals with it ( such pies, stews, soups, puff tarts, frittata etc). I particularly like thisΒ Mexican-style spiced pea and ham soup (similar to The London particular), as the soup itself is vegan (so it can be served to those who donβt eat meat) and the ham is added at the end. The soup is incredibly easy to make, perfect on Boxing day, on Easter Monday or at parties. Serve with flat bread or tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 green chilli
- 1 Tbsp. tomato purΓ©e
- 1 tsp of Chipotle paste
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Β½ tsp paprika
- 750 ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 500g green peas (defrosted, if frozen)
- 1 large handful of coriander leaves
- 1 lime
- 2 cups shredded/pulled ham
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, garlic, chilli and carrot.
- Heat one Tbsp of oil in a saucepan, then add the chopped vegetables.
- Gently sautΓ© for 5 minutes, until soft, then add the tomato purΓ©e, chipotle paste and the spices and stir for a few seconds, until well coated.
- Add the stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the peas and cook for another 5 minute. Turn off the heat add the coriander leaves and lime juice.
- Spoon the hot soup into bowls and top with a couple of spoonful of shredded ham.
- Serve immediately.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Soup - Supper
- Cuisines: - Tex-Mex
- Occasions: - Anniversaries - Christmas - Dinner Party - Easter - Fathers Day - Mothers Day - Parties - Sunday Lunch - Valentine's Day
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads - Pork
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Low Carb - Low GI - Nut Free - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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