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Pea and Ham Soup

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This rich and hearty Pea and Ham Soup is a comforting classic, perfect for chilly evenings. It's budget-friendly and a great way to use leftover ham.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 g dried split peas (Note 1)
  • 1.2-1.5 kg ham hock (aka ham bone), bacon hock, or meaty leftover ham bone (Note 2)
  • 1/4 tsp salt Start with less, adjust later
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 leaves bay leaves, dried or fresh
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 sticks celery, finely chopped
  • 8 cups water (2 litres/qts)
  • fresh parsley, finely chopped For garnish
  • Crusty bread For dunking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the dried split peas in your slow cooker and push the ham hock into the center.
  2. Scatter the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic around the ham.
  3. Add the bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in the water, ensuring everything is submerged.
Cooking
  1. Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or HIGH for 6 hours. If using a stovetop, simmer on low for 2.5 hours. For an Instant Pot, pressure cook on HIGH for 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  2. Once done, carefully remove the ham bone, shred the meat, and discard the bone and fatty skin.
  3. Remove bay leaves.
  4. Use a stick blender to blitz the soup two or three times to achieve a thicker consistency, if desired.
  5. Stir the shredded ham back into the soup. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve garnished with parsley and enjoy with crusty bread for dunking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g

Notes

To store leftovers, cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
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