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Split Pea and Ham Soup with Cheese Finger Toasties

Split Pea and Ham Soup with Cheese Finger Toasties

By OcadoLifePublished on 23 December 2024“This great-value Split Pea and Ham Soup with Cheese Finger Toasties is ideal for lunch after a bracing walk,” says Celebrity MasterChef winner and OcadoLife regular Lisa Faulkner. “The cheese toasties add a delicious crunch.”
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Time and servings

2 hrs 40 minsTotal time
6Servings
20 minsPrep time
2 hrs 20 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 1 gammon joint (approx. 750g)
  • 200g split peas, soaked overnight
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, roughly chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 celery stick, roughly chopped
  • 300g frozen peas
  • 4 tsp butter, for spreading (optional)
  • 4 slices bread
  • 100g cheddar, grated
  • 2 tsp mayonnaise, for spreading

Method

  • Step 1

    Put the gammon in a large pan. Cover with water and bring to the boil; drain immediately. Re-cover with fresh water, bring to the boil and simmer for 45 mins. Remove from the heat; drain. Re-cover with 1.5L fresh water for a final time; bring to the boil again.

  • Step 2

    Add the split peas, onion, carrot, bay leaves and celery. Simmer for 1 hr 30 mins (top up the water as needed), until the ham is tender.

  • Step 3

    Lift out the ham; discard the skin and fat while it’s hot; shred the meat.

  • Step 4

    Discard the bay leaves. Add the frozen peas and simmer for 1 min. Blend until smooth. Stir in two-thirds of the ham.

  • Step 5

    For the cheese finger toasties, butter the bread, if you wish; make 2 sarnies with the cheese and a little ham. Cut off the crusts; spread mayo on the outside. Toast for 2-3 mins on each side in a dry frying pan. Cut into fingers and serve with the soup, topped with any remaining ham.

  • Step 6

    Recipe Tip: Allow time for overnight soaking.