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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 leeks sliced
  • 7 ounces frozen peas
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 ham steak about 4 oz, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Method

  • Melt 3 tbsp of butter in a large saucepan and saute the leeks. Add half the peas and pour in the stock. Bring it to a boil and simmer for about 10 mins.
  • Melt the rest of the butter in a large non-stick pan and cook the ham for 3-4 mins, until it's crispy.
  • Stir the cream into the soup and puree it with a blender. Add the rest of the peas, bring the soup to a boil and simmer for about 3 mins. Add the sugar and season to taste. Add the ham and sprinkle with parsley to garnish. Serve with a baguette.