Split pea soup is a thick and creamy soup loaded with fresh vegetables and delicious bits of ham. Full of comfort, this wonderful, hearty soup is easy to make and perfect to enjoy not only during soup ...

2. Fresh herbs and a pinch of sugar lifts the other flavors in split pea soup This recipe includes a generous amount of thyme, coriander, and cumin, plus a ½ teaspoon of sugar. I LOVE this combination ...

Tucci first mentions the veggie-packed soup in January, when he says he makes a big pot of it to bring to his dressing room ...

Or make a Spanish-style tortilla and add fresh peas and leftover vegetables. When the weather's hot, cool down with chilled pea soup, garnished with a swirl of cream.

Stir in the ham, allow to warm through in the hot soup and then serve ... Keep the cooking water to use as stock. Fresh mint is a staple of community herb beds as it grows very vigourously ...