Name: Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 2 cups dried yellow split peas; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 cup diced ham; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour

Total: 1 hour 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups dried yellow split peas
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 cup diced ham
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Rinse the split peas under cold water and remove any debris.
In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced ham to the pot and cook for a few minutes until slightly browned.
Add the rinsed split peas, broth, water, bay leaf, and dried thyme to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for about 1 hour or until the split peas are tender and starting to break down. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, work in batches and be careful with the hot liquid.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.