Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1kg Ham; 200g (soaked overnight) Peas; 2 chopped Onions; 2 chopped Carrots; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 chopped Celery; 300g Frozen Peas; to serve Bread

Pure Veg📍Canadian🍽️Lunch & Dinner⏱️30 mins⚡Medium👥Serves 4Side

Ingredients for Split Pea Soup

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Ham

1kg

Peas

200g (soaked overnight)

Onions

2 chopped

Carrots

2 chopped

Bay Leaves

Celery

1 chopped

Frozen Peas

300g

Bread

to serve

Put the gammon in a very large pan with 2 litres water and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and drain off the water – this helps to get rid of some of the saltiness. Recover with 2 litres cold water and bring to the boil again. Put everything but the frozen peas into the pan and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1½-2½ hrs, topping up the water as and when you need to, to a similar level it started at. As the ham cooks and softens, you can halve it if you want, so it is all submerged under the liquid. When the ham is tender enough to pull into shreds, it is ready.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Lift out the ham, peel off and discard the skin. While it is still hot (wear a clean pair of rubber gloves), shred the meat. Remove bay from the soup and stir in the frozen peas. Simmer for 1 min, then blend until smooth. Add a splash of water if too thick, and return to the pan to heat through if it has cooled, or if you are making ahead.

When you are ready to serve, mix the hot soup with most of the ham – gently reheat if made ahead. Serve in bowls with the remaining ham scattered on top, and eat with crusty bread and butter.