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Split Pea & Ham Soup

Posted on Mar 14th, 2023
by Paul Hegeman
Categories:
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Split Pea & Ham Soup

This recipe builds on my mother’s recipe that I recall so fondly from my childhood in Canada. After a hard day of play in the cold west coast winter rain, sitting down to this sweet smoky broth was such a treat.

We used to eat it with bucket loads of butter cooked croutons, but now I tend to eat it with just a little fresh bread. However you have it, I’m sure it will become a winter favorite.

Enjoy this delicious split pea & ham soup recipe!

Split Pea & Ham Soup

Split Pea and Ham Soup

Paul Hegeman
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs 20 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 35 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine British, French
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams green split peas dried
  • 2 liters water
  • 1 ham hock smoked
  • 1.5 cups ham diced, cooked
  • 3/4 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • butter
  • black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Soak peas overnight in water.
  • Rinse the peas & discard water.
  • Place a couple tablespoons of butter in a large heavy based pot. Over medium to high heat soften the onion, carrot and celery.
  • After a couple of minutes add the garlic and continue cooking.
  • Add about a litre of water, the hock, bay leaves and rinsed peas. Stir and add another litre of water.
  • Bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer.
  • Allow to simmer for 4 hours (more liquid may be added if the contents become too dry).
  • While the soup cooks: Sauté the diced cooked ham in fry pan over high heat with a little butter. When it starts to brown remove from the pan, and set aside.
  • Pour boiling water on the fresh or frozen peas and allow to stand for 1 minute, strain and set aside.
  • Once the soup has finished cooking, allow it to cool slightly, remove the hock, bay leaves and blend or process the soup until smooth.
  • Return the blended soup to a medium heat and taste for seasoning, (the hock should have infused some salt).
  • Add the cooked ham and peas and serve.

Notes

SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP
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Paul Hegeman

Paul is a personal Chef to exclusive Sydney clients and is also our most frequently contributing writer. Paul was born in The Netherlands and moved to Canada at a very young age. Experience with traditional European meals at home and the diverse multicultural influence of foods in Canada gave Paul a great appreciation for different culinary styles. Over the years Paul traveled extensively and worked at every level of professional kitchens, from the deep fryer in the local burger joint, to the Head Chef in Five Star Hotels. He now resides full time in Sydney, Australia with his wife and their children. You will find his recipes emphasize natural, uncomplicated flavours and fresh ingredients such as those found in Mediterranean and South East Asian cuisines.

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