Nibblous | pea soup with ham and mint (sopa de guisantes)

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 150g jamon serrano, finely chopped
• 1 small bunch mint finely chopped
• 500g podded peas
• 1 litre chicken stock
• sea salt and black pepper