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Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham Recipe

A hearty and comforting soup made with yellow split peas and ham, perfect for a cold day.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups yellow split peas rinsed and drained
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 pound ham hock
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, combine the yellow split peas, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, ham hock, water, thyme, and bay leaf.
  2. 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened.
  3. 3. Remove the ham hock from the pot. Shred the meat and return it to the soup, discarding the bone and any excess fat.
  4. 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Ham, Soup, Split Pea
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