Pea puree soup with ham

Description

Hearty and aromatic soup. Pea soup is a filling and nutritious dish, as peas contain more protein than beef. In addition, peas are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Pea-based dishes are the most wholesome and healthy food any time of the year. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Peel, rinse, and dice all the vegetables. Rinse the peas.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, season with salt, and sauté for 7–10 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent and soft.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add turmeric, broth, peas, potatoes, and roughly chopped ham, bring the soup to a boil, then simmer covered over low heat for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Remove the ham from the pot and blend the soup in a blender until smooth. I blend it just enough so that pea pieces are still noticeable, not a completely smooth puree.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Now season the soup with spices and heat it once again.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Serve the pea soup hot, adding finely chopped ham, croutons, and chopped parsley to each portion. Serve mustard on the side.