Slow-Cooked Pea and Ham Soup
A velvety blend of fresh peas, smoky ham, and creamy broth, simmered to perfection for a cozy weeknight meal. This soup recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs butter, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1, finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 cups, frozen peas
- 1 cup, diced ham
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 2: Stir in 2 cups frozen peas, 1 cup diced ham, and 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to low, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until flavors meld.
