Pea and Ham Risotto Soup — Everyday Gourmet

Ingredients

• 1 cup green split peas, washed well
• 800g-1kg smoked ham hock or leftover ham bone
• ½ onion, studded with 6 cloves
• 1 carrot, cut into 6 rounds
• 3 celery stalks, cut into 3 cm batons
• 1 bouquet garni (6 thyme sprigs and 2 bay leaves tied together)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1-1½ cups arborio rice
• 100ml thickened cream
• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
• Salt and pepper