Creamy Pea Soup Recipe

Place split peas water ham bone shallots carrots celery leaves bay leaf salt garlic and pepper into a large pot. Heat to almost boiling. Reduce heat cover and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until the peas are tender. Remove the ham bone and the bay leaf. Dice the meat from the ham bone and set aside.

Cut the cream cheese into cubes. Process cream cheese with the soup in small batches in a blender or food processor.

Add ham and reheat. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.