Pea and Ham soup in a Hurry

(SERVES 6)

• 1.2 litres/2 pts/5 cups ham stock, made with 2 stock cubes
• 225 g/8 oz/2 cups frozen peas
• 50 g/2 oz ½ cup cooked ham, chopped
• 60 ml/4 tbsp skimmed milk
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• A good pinch of grated nutmeg

Simmer the peas in the stock in a saucepan for 3 minutes. Puree in a blender or food processor and return to the pan. Add the chopped ham and milk and heat through. Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg and serve hot.