Spring Pea Soup Ham Turkey (Printer-friendly)

A vibrant soup blending sweet peas, smoky ham, and tender turkey for a light satisfying meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 oz smoked ham, diced
02 - 5.5 oz cooked turkey breast, diced

→ Vegetables

03 - 14 oz fresh or frozen spring peas
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 medium carrot, diced
06 - 1 celery stalk, diced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

08 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasonings

10 - 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
11 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 tsp dried thyme
13 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

14 - 2 tbsp crème fraîche or sour cream
15 - Crusty bread for serving

# How-To Guide:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent browning and release essential oils.
03 - Add diced ham and turkey to the pot. Cook for 2 minutes to lightly render fat and meld flavors with the vegetables.
04 - Pour in peas, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
05 - Remove one-third of the soup and blend until smooth using an immersion or countertop blender. Return purée to the pot and stir thoroughly to achieve a rich, chunky consistency.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in fresh parsley. Serve hot with a dollop of crème fraîche, extra parsley garnish, and crusty bread on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of smoky ham and sweet peas creates that perfect salty-sweet balance we all crave
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Blending just part of the soup gives you the best of both worlds, creamy and chunky
02 -
  • Blending hot soup creates pressure, so never seal your blender completely, leave the steam vent open or remove the center cap
  • The quality of your ham makes or breaks this dish, seek out a butcher who smokes their own
  • Fresh peas need barely any cooking time, so add them a few minutes later than frozen if using
03 -
  • Crisp up some extra ham cubes in a separate pan while the soup simmers for a salty garnish that adds crunch
  • A squeeze of lemon juice right before serving brightens all the flavors and makes the green color pop

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