Spring Pea Soup Ham Turkey (Printable)

Vibrant soup with sweet peas, smoky ham, tender turkey, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 ounces smoked ham, diced
02 - 5.3 ounces cooked turkey breast, diced

→ Vegetables

03 - 14 ounces 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 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

→ Optional

14 - 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream (for serving)
15 - Crusty bread (to serve)

# How-To Steps:

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.
03 - Add diced ham and turkey to the pot; cook for 2 minutes to lightly brown and render some fat from the ham.
04 - Pour in peas, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
05 - Remove approximately one-third of the soup and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender. Return purée to the pot and stir thoroughly to achieve a rich, chunky consistency.
06 - Taste soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Stir in fresh chopped parsley just before serving.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream if desired. Garnish with extra fresh parsley and serve alongside crusty bread.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of smoky ham and sweet peas hits that perfect balance between comfort food and something fresh
  • Blending just part of the soup gives you body without turning it into baby food
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
  • Dont skip the step of blending just part of the soup that partial purée is what makes it feel restaurant quality instead of just thrown together
  • If using frozen peas, add them directly from frozen no need to thaw first
  • The soup thickens as it sits so thin it with a splash of broth when reheating leftovers
03 -
  • Buy your ham from a deli counter where you can ask for a thick slice then dice it yourself
  • If the soup seems too thin after puréeing, simmer a few more minutes uncovered
  • Fresh peas are worth it if you can find them but honestly frozen work just as well

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