Ham and Pea Soup

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It's the perfect comfort food, with creamy peas, celery, carrots and Primo shredded ham, seasoned with garlic and onions.

In a large frypan over a medium to high heat, saute shredded ham until golden brown and set aside
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add onion. Cook uncovered for 5 to 6 minutes or until soft
Add garlic, celery, and carrots and cook for a further 5 minutes
Add stock and simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables have softened
Add 3/4 of the peas to the soup. Bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. remove from heat
Using a stick blender, blend soup until you have a coarse consistency
Return to the saucepan
Add ham, remaining peas and salt and pepper
Simmer for 7-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sprigs of lemon thyme