Pea & Ham Soup - Scotty Brand

Ingredients

• 500g Scotty Brand frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 500g ham hock
• 1 litre of vegetable or chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)