Pea and Ham Soup

• 2 tbsp (0.03 litres) olive oil
• 50g butter
• 200g onion, thinly sliced
• 15g crushed garlic
• 400g cooked ham, roughly chopped
• 2 chicken stock cubes
• 750ml milk
• 750ml water
• 1kg frozen peas
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat the olive oil and the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and garlic, cover and sweat for 3-4 minutes.

2. Add the ham and continue to sauté for a further 2-3 minutes until hot.

3. Add the stock cubes, milk and water and bring to the boil.

4. Add the peas and return to the boil for 2-3 minutes until hot through.

5. Put the soup in a blender and whizz until smooth.

6. Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve.

Per portion, as a main (267g)

• Energy: 178 kcal / 746 KJ
• Fat: 8.3g
• Saturates: 3.6g
• Protein: 13.7g
• Carbohydrate: 13.0g
• Sugars: 6.5g
• Fibre: 4.5g
• Sodium: 790mg

Per portion, as a starter (178g)

• Energy: 119 kcal / 497 KJ
• Fat: 5.5g
• Saturates: 2.4g
• Protein: 9.1g
• Carbohydrate: 8.6g
• Sugars: 4.3g
• Fibre: 3.0g
• Sodium: 527mg

Per 100g

• Energy: 67 kcal / 280 KJ
• Fat: 3.1g
• Saturates: 1.4g
• Protein: 5.1g
• Carbohydrate: 4.9g
• Sugars: 2.4g
• Fibre: 1.7g
• Sodium: 296mg