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Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham Recipe

A hearty and comforting soup, perfect for cold days.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

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

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, combine the yellow split peas, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, ham hock, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
  2. 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 90 minutes, or until peas are tender.
  3. 3. Remove the ham hock, chop the meat, and return it to the pot. Discard the bone.
  4. 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Soup
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