Pea and Ham Soup - The Australian Made Campaign

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 stick celery, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 parsnip, finely chopped
• 450g shaved ham
• 500g green dried split peas, rinsed and drained
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 litre water
• 1 litre stock (reduced salt)
• 1-2 tsp thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley, extra, and cracked black pepper for serving
• Crusty bread and butter to serve