Easy Pea and Ham Soup

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped onion, season with a pinch of salt, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the vegetable stock, increase the heat, and bring to a gentle simmer.

Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 2–3 minutes until just heated through.

Remove the pot from the heat and blend the mixture until smooth; return the pureed soup to the pot.

Stir in the fresh cream, mint leaves, and season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Add the diced ham and heat the soup gently until the ham is warmed through, about 2 minutes.

Drizzle the olive oil over the soup just before serving.

Serve the soup hot with buttered buttermilk soda bread on the side.