Pea and Ham Soup

• 3 carrots, diced

• 3 small golden potatoes, diced

• 1 heaping tablespoon minced garlic

• 1/4 cup flour

• pinch of red pepper flakes

• 1 tsp lemon pepper

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 24 oz frozen peas

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 6-8 sliced smoked ham, diced

• parmesan cheese

• 3 chicken bouillon cubes

• 6 cups water

Saute carrots, celery, and onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add remaining seasonings, potatoes, bouillon cubes, and water.

Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer. Simmer for 1 hour.

Take 2 cups soup and 2 cups frozen peas in food processor. Add back into pot and then add remaining peas.

Add ham and heavy cream to pot.

Simmer 10 minutes.

Top with parmesan cheese.