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|description=This recipe is based on one by Heston Blumenthal which was published in The Sunday Times in 2007
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This recipe is based on one by Heston Blumenthal which was published in '''The Sunday Times''' in 2007. I would never be able to improve upon any recipe created by the inimitable Heston, but my husband likes strong oniony and garlicky flavours and the smokiness of Spanish panceta, hence this adaptation.
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|TotalCalories = 2918
|PortionCalories = 486
|DatePublished=17th January 2013
|Author=JuliaBalbilla
|Servings = Serves 6
|Difficulty = 3
|TotalTime = 14 hours 50 minutes
|PrepTime = 12 hours 20 minutes
|CookTime = 2 hours 30 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Pea and ham soup recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]

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====Best recipe review====

''Winter Warmer''

4.8/5

Nice on a cold day!
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{{RecipeIngredients
|'''For the [[Stock|stock]] - note the [[Vegetable|vegetable]] weights are net, ie after they have been trimmed and peeled'''
| 200g medium [[Onions|onions]], cut in half
| 200g [[Carrots|carrots]], cut into chunks
| 150g [[Celery|celery]], cut into chunks
| 250g [[Leeks|leeks]], cut into chunks
| 2 bulbs [[Garlic, crushed|garlic, crushed]]
| 1 large, or 2 small [[Bay leaves|bay leaves]]
| 2 teaspoons of [[Dried thyme|dried thyme]]
| 1 teaspoon [[White peppercorns|white peppercorns]]
| 1 teaspoon whole [[Cloves|cloves]]
| 1 [[Ham hock|ham hock]], weighing about 1.25kg
| 2 [[Litres|litres]] water
|'''For the [[Soup|soup]]'''
| 50g [[Butter|butter]]
| 200g [[Shallots|shallots]], sliced
| 75g [[Pancetta#Panceta ibérica de bellota|panceta ibérica de bellota]], chopped
| 1 bulb [[Garlic, crushed|garlic, crushed]]
| 700g [[Frozen peas|frozen peas]], [[defrosted]]
| [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]]
|'''To garnish'''
| 75g [[Pancetta#Panceta ibérica de bellota|panceta ibérica de bellota]], cut into 1cm [[Dice|dice]]
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===Method===

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|'''To make the [[Stock|stock]]'''
| Add all the ingredients for the [[Stock|stock]] in a large, heavy-based pan and bring to the [[Boil|boil]] over a medium heat.
| Skim any scum from the surface, reduce the heat and [[Simmer|simmer]] gently, uncovered, for 2 hours until the [[Hock|hock]] is cooked.
| Remove from the heat and leave to cool, then strain the [[Stock|stock]] through a fine [[Sieve|sieve]] or [[Cheesecloth|cheesecloth]], reserving the [[Ham hock|ham hock]].
| It is advisable to store the [[stock]] in the fridge, and preferably overnight to allow any [[fat]] to harden. It will then be easier to remove.
|'''To make the [[Soup|soup]]'''
| Heat the [[Butter|butter]] in the same pan, add the [[Shallots|shallots]], [[Pancetta#Panceta ibérica de bellota|panceta]] and [[Garlic|garlic]], then [[Sweat|sweat]] for 10-15 minutes until the shallots are tender.
| Add the [[Stock|stock]], bring to the [[Boil|boil]] and skim.
| Add 500g of the [[Peas|peas]] and return to the [[Boil|boil]], then purée with a stick [[Blender|blender]].
| Bring back to the [[Boil|boil]] and adjust seasoning.
| If the [[Soup|soup]] is too thick, add a little water until the desired consistency is achieved.
| When the [[Ham hock|ham hock]] has cooled, remove the [[Meat|meat]] in flakes and add to the [[Soup|soup]].
| Shortly before serving, heat the [[Soup|soup]], with the remaining 200g [[peas]] and [[Fry|fry]] the [[Pancetta#Panceta ibérico de bellota|panceta]] over a high heat until crisp.
| Serve the [[Soup|soup]] in bowls, sprinkling the crisp [[Pancetta#Panceta ibérica de bellota|panceta]] over the soup and drizzle with a little of the [[Pancetta#Panceta ibérica de bellota|panceta]] [[Fat|fat]] from the pan.
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===Chef's notes===
[[Pancetta#Panceta ibérica de bellota|Panceta]] is salty so do not add any [[salt]] and warn your diners to taste before adding any.
===Chef's notes===
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[[Category:British recipes]]
[[Category:Snacks and light bites]]
[[Category:Soup and stock recipes]]
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[[Category:Garlic recipes]]
[[Category:Meat recipes]]
[[Category:Pork recipes]]
[[Category:Boiled or simmered]]

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