Green Pea and Ham Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds meaty smoked ham hocks
• 1/2 medium Spanish onion, halved
• 3 small celery stalks, very roughly chopped
• 1/2 medium carrot, peeled, very roughly chopped
• 1 head garlic, halved horizontally, not peeled
• 1 fresh bay leaf, or 1/2 dried
• 6 black peppercorns
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 small Spanish onion, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons Maldon or another flaky sea salt
• 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
• Five-fingered pinch of mint leaves, plus some torn leaves for finishing
• Two 10-ounce packages Birds Eye frozen baby peas
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 or 4 tablespoons crème fraîche