Minted pea and ham soup

Method

1. Heat oil in a cooking pot
2. Add onion and garlic and cook slowly until translucent and soft
3. Add vegetable or chicken stock and bring to the boil
4. Add peas and mint and cook until peas are hot
5. Remove from heat and blend until smooth
6. Place diced ham in a cold frying pan and slowly increase heat to render the fat
7. Fry until ham is browned to your liking
8. Serve soup and garnish with cooked ham