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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 minutes
Total Time: 2 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 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups ham diced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups carrots sliced
  • 2 cups celery sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
  2. 2. Add the ham and cook for a few more minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in the yellow split peas, carrots, celery, chicken broth, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaves.
  4. 4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours, or until peas are tender.
  5. 5. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Soup
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