Best 7 London Particular Soup Pea Ham Soup Recipes

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London Particular Soup, also known as London Pea and Ham Soup, is a classic and hearty soup originating from the streets of London. Made with dried marrowfat peas, ham hock (or ham), vegetables, and herbs, this flavorful soup has been a staple in British cuisine for centuries. Originally created as a means of sustenance for the working class, it has evolved into a dish that is both comforting and nourishing. With its thick, rich texture and smoky flavor, London Particular Soup is a dish that is sure to warm you up on a cold day. If you are looking for a classic and easy-to-make soup, look no further than London Particular Soup Pea Ham Soup.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LONDON PARTICULAR: HAM AND PEA SOUP



London Particular: Ham and Pea Soup image

This classic British soup takes its name from the dense fogs that used to cover London, known as "pea soupers" due to their yellowy/green colour. In Charles Dickens' "Bleak House", William Guppy remarks to Esther Summerson that the fog is a "London Particular", giving this soup it's rather delightful alternative name. Traditionally made with split green or yellow peas and ham stock, if you have no ham stock to hand, use chicken or vegetable stock instead with some cooked bacon in place of the ham that is usually added. This hearty soup makes a comforting main meal when served with crusty bread and butter.

Categories     Lunch, Main Dish, Snack, Soup

Time P1DT50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

250g green split peas, soaked overnight in cold water (I sometimes add some bicarbonate of soda, about 1 tablespoon)
25g butter
1 large onion, peeled and finely diced
1.8 litres ham or vegetable stock (you can use the stock that a ham is cooked in)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
some leftover cooked boiled ham (or fried back bacon or lardons)
lovage leaves (or celery leaves)

Steps:

  • Rinse the soaked peas until the water runs clear, I find it easier to do this in a sieve over the sink. Set the peas to one side.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and sweat the onions until they are soft. Add the soaked and rinsed peas and the stock; bring to the boil before reducing the heat so the soup is just gently simmering. Simmer until the peas are very soft, this will take between 30-45 minutes. (Depending on how old the dried peas are - the older they are, the longer it will take for them to cook)
  • Blend the soup in a blender (or with an immersion blender) until smooth - do this in batches if necessary, and add a little more stock if it's too thick. Season to taste with pepper, be careful of adding extra salt if you have used ham stock which will be salty already.
  • Return the blended soup to the saucepan, add some of the ham or bacon and bring the soup back up to a gentle simmer, do not allow it to boil. Serve in warmed bowls with chopped lovage or celery leaves scattered over the top. (This adds a lovely savoury and "fresh" favour to the soup)

LONDON PARTICULAR: HAM AND PEA SOUP



London Particular: Ham and Pea Soup image

This classic British soup takes its name from the dense fogs that used to cover London, known as "pea soupers" due to their yellowy/green colour. In Charles Dickens' "Bleak House", William Guppy remarks to Esther Summerson that the fog is a "London Particular", giving this soup it's rather delightful alternative name. Traditionally made with split green or yellow peas and ham stock, if you have no ham stock to hand, use chicken or vegetable stock instead with some cooked bacon in place of the ham that is usually added. This hearty soup makes a comforting main meal when served with crusty bread and butter.

Categories     Lunch, Main Dish, Snack, Soup

Time P1DT50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

250g green split peas, soaked overnight in cold water (I sometimes add some bicarbonate of soda, about 1 tablespoon)
25g butter
1 large onion, peeled and finely diced
1.8 litres ham or vegetable stock (you can use the stock that a ham is cooked in)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
some leftover cooked boiled ham (or fried back bacon or lardons)
lovage leaves (or celery leaves)

Steps:

  • Rinse the soaked peas until the water runs clear, I find it easier to do this in a sieve over the sink. Set the peas to one side.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and sweat the onions until they are soft. Add the soaked and rinsed peas and the stock; bring to the boil before reducing the heat so the soup is just gently simmering. Simmer until the peas are very soft, this will take between 30-45 minutes. (Depending on how old the dried peas are - the older they are, the longer it will take for them to cook)
  • Blend the soup in a blender (or with an immersion blender) until smooth - do this in batches if necessary, and add a little more stock if it's too thick. Season to taste with pepper, be careful of adding extra salt if you have used ham stock which will be salty already.
  • Return the blended soup to the saucepan, add some of the ham or bacon and bring the soup back up to a gentle simmer, do not allow it to boil. Serve in warmed bowls with chopped lovage or celery leaves scattered over the top. (This adds a lovely savoury and "fresh" favour to the soup)

LONDON PARTICULAR SOUP (PEA & HAM SOUP)



London Particular Soup (Pea & Ham Soup) image

Make and share this London Particular Soup (Pea & Ham Soup) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 ounce butter
2 ounces streaky bacon, chopped (some fried pieces for garnish)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 lb dried split peas
4 pints chicken stock
4 tablespoons plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Melt butter and add bacon, onion, carrot and celery. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables have begun to soften.
  • Add the peas and the stock. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 1 hour, until the peas are cooked. Place in a blender to liquify (use caution with hot soup). Return to the pot and add the yogurt; gently reheat without boiling.
  • Serve garnished with crispy, crumbled bacon and croutons if you like.

LONDON PARTICULAR SOUP



London Particular Soup image

London Particular is a vegetable, split pea and ham soup that is perfect for using up leftovers.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Appetizer     Soup

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 l chicken stock (or ham stock)
350 g yellow split peas
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
100 g bacon (streaky/belly)
1 leek
1 onion
2 sticks celery
100 g bacon
100 g bread (2 slices)
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp oil

Steps:

  • Roughly chop the bacon, onions, carrots, leeks and celery, and then set half of the bacon aside.
  • Heat a tablespoon of the oil and the butter in a large heavy saucepan then add the bacon and fry for 2 minutes.
  • Tip in the vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Add the split peas and stock then add the lid.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil then simmer or an hour until the peas are tender.
  • When the soup has finished cooking let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
  • Use an immersion or stick blender to blend the mixture.
  • Slice off the crusts from sliced bread and cut into cubes about 1 cm or half an inch.
  • Heat the remaining butter and oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the cubes of bread.
  • Fry for a few minutes, turning regularly, until they are golden and crisp.
  • Tip them out onto kitchen paper to drain.
  • Use the same pan to dry fry the bacon, and then cut it into pieces.
  • Serve the soup with the croutons and bacon sprinkled over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1089 kcal, Carbohydrate 90 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 65 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 962 mg, Fiber 25 g, Sugar 19 g, UnsaturatedFat 40 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MRS. PATMORE'S LONDON PARTICULAR



Mrs. Patmore's London Particular image

Provided by Emily Ansara Baines

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Meat     Ham     Legume     Pea     Advance Prep Required

Yield Yields 4–6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For Ham
1 smoked ham hock, soaked overnight in cold water
1 large onion, peeled and halved
2 celery sticks, chopped
4 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 handful parsley
For Soup
1 pound green split peas, soaked overnight
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
6 cups ham stock from above ham
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Leftover boiled ham

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse, then drain, soaked ham hock. Place ham hock, large onion, celery, peppercorns, bay leaf, and thyme in a large saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer, partially covered, for 2 1/2 hours or until tender. Cool.
  • 2. Strain ham stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a Tupperware or glass bowl with lid. Reserve the stock, and shred ham into bite-sized pieces. If stock is too spicy, distill with some water.
  • 3. Rinse soaked peas until water runs clear.
  • 4. In a large saucepan or pot over medium-low heat, melt butter. Sauté the onion until it is soft and translucent. Add carrot, peas, and the stock. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and skim off any fat floating at the top.
  • 5. Simmer until the peas are very soft, about 45 minutes. Purée soup in small batches using an immersion or regular blender. If too thick, add more stock. Return soup to saucepan, add leftover ham, then heat through. Serve in warm bowls, perhaps with chopped celery sprinkled on top.

LONDON PARTICULAR



London Particular image

One of my favorite things to do on a cold winters day is to make a big bowl of hot steamy soup. London particular (or pea soup) is a favorite of mine as my mum used to make this quite a bit when I was growing up and I in turn made it for my kids. Unlike the traditional pea and ham soup my mum would replace the ham with grilled streaky bacon cooked to a crisp that gives it a better smokey flavor in my opinion.

Provided by SueVM

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
6 slices streaky bacon, chopped (reserve 1 tblsp of cooked bacon for garnish)
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, with leaves chopped
1 lb dried split peas, rinsed through and drained
6 -8 cups ham stock (or chicken stock)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cooked bacon (to garnish)
3 croutons (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt the 1 tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan or stockpot. Add the bacon, onion, carrots and celery and cook for 5-10mins or until the veggies begin to soften and the bacon is crispy.
  • Add the split peas and stock to the saucepan bringing to a boil, lower heat cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the peas are soft and cooked through.
  • Allow the soup to cool then place in a blender or food processor, pulse a few times or more depending on how smooth or chunky you want it. (If you have a hand held blender wand then do it right in the pot being careful not to over process).
  • Return the soup to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and gently reheat being careful not to allow the soup to boil.
  • Garnish with the croutons and the reserved tblsp of cooked chopped bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.1, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 358.8, Carbohydrate 75.3, Fiber 30.6, Sugar 12, Protein 32.5

INSTANT POT® SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP



Instant Pot® Split Pea and Ham Soup image

Cooking split peas under pressure makes them nearly instantly creamy. This recipe is very close to a classic split pea soup, but I have the option of cooking with or without a meaty ham bone. If you just have ham, it will be just as great with the combination of celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, and split peas. Get ready for a thick and flavorful broth!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ tablespoons salted butter
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large stalk celery, diced
½ large onion, diced
½ pound diced cooked ham
1 potato, peeled and diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups chicken broth, divided
½ pound dried split peas
2 bay leaves
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), and select Saute function. Add butter and olive oil; heat until butter is melted. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until onion is nearly translucent, about 3 minutes. Add ham and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add potato; cook and stir to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pot, for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3 cups chicken broth, split peas, and bay leaves. Turn Saute function off.
  • Close and lock the lid and seal the valve. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 12 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, 2 to 3 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Unlock and remove the lid. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. If soup is too thick, select Saute function and add remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Stir until heated through and desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately with Cheddar cheese sprinkled over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2052 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of peas. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. You can use fresh or frozen peas, or a combination of both.
  • Don't overcook the peas. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a good quality ham bone. This will give your soup a rich, smoky flavor. You can also use a ham hock or leftover ham.
  • Add vegetables to your soup. This will make it more nutritious and flavorful. Good choices include carrots, celery, onions, and leeks.
  • Season your soup to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
  • Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

London Particular Soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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