Split Pea and Ham Soup
A bag of dried peas does all the work; the ham is just there to season it.
Serves 4 80 min 30g proteinKid-friendly
PorkSoupLegumesBudgetFreezer friendly
Plan it this weekIngredients
- Dried split peas350 g
- Diced ham250 g
- Carrots200 g
- Celery150 g
- Brown onion200 g
- Garlic10 g
- Olive oil20 ml
- Dried thyme1 g
Method
- Rinse the split peas under cold water and drain them.
- Cook the diced onion, carrot and celery in the oil in a large pot for 10 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic and thyme for a minute, then the split peas and 2 litres of water.
- Bring to the boil, skim off any foam, and simmer covered for 50 minutes until the peas collapse.
- Stir in the diced ham and cook for a further 10 minutes.
- Season to taste and mash a little against the side of the pot if you want it thicker.
Cooking for a different diet?
Swaps that keep this dish what it is. The prices on this page are for the recipe as written.
Pescatarian
Split Pea and Smoked Paprika Soup
- 4 g Smoked paprika instead of Diced ham
Stir the smoked paprika in with the garlic and thyme and skip the final 10 minutes for the ham; season more generously at the end.
Vegetarian
Split Pea and Smoked Paprika Soup
- 4 g Smoked paprika instead of Diced ham
Stir the smoked paprika in with the garlic and thyme and skip the final 10 minutes for the ham; season more generously at the end.
Vegan
Split Pea and Smoked Paprika Soup
- 4 g Smoked paprika instead of Diced ham
Stir the smoked paprika in with the garlic and thyme and skip the final 10 minutes for the ham; season more generously at the end.
Swaps are suggestions — check labels if you are cooking for an allergy.
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- Dried split peas · 350 g
- Diced ham · 250 g
- Carrots · 200 g
- Celery · 150 g
- Brown onion · 200 g
- Garlic · 10 g
- Olive oil · 20 ml
- Dried thyme · 1 g