Spring Pea Soup Turkey Ham (Print)
A fresh pea soup paired with savory turkey ham for a light and flavorful dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 4 cups fresh or frozen green peas
05 - 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (optional)
→ Proteins
07 - 6 oz turkey ham, diced
→ Liquids & Dairy
08 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
09 - 1/3 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
→ Seasonings
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add diced potatoes to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes begin to soften.
03 - Add peas and half of the diced turkey ham to the pot. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until peas and potatoes are completely tender.
04 - Remove from heat. Add mint leaves if using. Puree soup until smooth using an immersion blender, or work in batches with a countertop blender.
05 - Stir in heavy cream if using, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with remaining diced turkey ham. Serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The turkey ham adds this incredible smoky depth that makes ordinary pea soup taste like something from a restaurant
- It comes together in about 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
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- Hot soup expands dramatically when blended so never fill your blender more than half full or you will learn the hard way like I did
- Adding half the turkey ham to the soup and saving the rest for topping gives you the best of both worlds depth and texture
03 -
- Make this soup a day ahead and the flavors develop even more just reheat gently before serving
- If your soup seems too thick add more broth a little at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency