Vickys Creamy Yellow Pea and Ham Soup, GF DF EF SF NF

Rinse the soaked split peas then put into a large pot with the potatoes, carrots, onion, 200g of the bacon and the ham stock

Bring to boil then simmer gently for 45 mins to an hour

Put the whole lot through a blender reserving a ladleful of the split peas so you have a smooth, thick puree

Add back in the ladle of split peas with the last 50g of uncooked diced bacon and the diced spring onion

Put the lid on the pot so the heat cooks the last of the bacon and spring onion through

Stir, season and serve with a lovely warm crusty bread, great for cold nights!