Pea & Smoked Ribs Soup

Place all stock ingredients in a large heavy-based pot and bring to the boil reduce to simmer. Skim the scum from the surface, reduce the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 1.5 hours Remove from the heat and strain the stock through a fine sieve keep warm For the soup heat the oil in a large pan, add the pancetta for a few minutes until crispy then add garlic and remove excess oil if you want Add the stock, bring to the boil Add the peas and return to the boil for a few minutes then purée to your liking. I like it with a bit of texture To Serve. Place a smoked rib in a bowl and top with soup and eat the rib to finish.. with your fingers of course