Recipe: Speedy pea soup with ham adds homemade magic to ready

Soup is an easy weeknight meal. And this recipe makes it even easier! Article content

Sourced from the book More Six O’Clock Solutions from The Vancouver Sun Test Kitchen by Ruth Phelan and Brenda Thompson, this recipe adds some homemade magic to a ready-made soup mix. Serve with a sharp cheese and crusty bread for a complete (and completely delicious) meal. Article content Article content

Speedy Pea Soup with Ham

1 tbsp. (15 mL) vegetable oil

2 carrots, diced fine

1 small onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, diced

1 cup (250 mL) diced ham (about 5 oz)

2 cans (796 mL) ready-to-serve French-Canadian pea soup

½ cup (125 mL) water

¼ tsp. (1 mL) dried savoury leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, onion and celery. Sauté fo