Creamy yellow split pea soup studded with bits of ham, carrots, celery, and thyme. There is nothing like this one on a cold day! I am a Canadian now living in the United States and cannot get Habitant soup anymore, so I came up with this version. I think it is as good as the real thing, if not better because it is homemade.
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Ingredients
- 1 ham bone with some meat
- 2 ½ cups yellow split peas
- 5 stalks celery, diced
- 4 carrots, diced
- ½ large Spanish onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf (Optional)
- 1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
- 8 cups water, or as needed
Directions
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Place ham bone, split peas, celery, carrots, onion, salt, thyme, bay leaf, and pepper into a large pot; pour in water. Bring mixture to a boil and skim off any foam with a spoon.
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Reduce the heat and place a lid on the pot, slightly ajar to allow some evaporation. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and soup is thick, about 3 hours.
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Remove ham bone from soup; remove meat from ham bone, chop, and return to the pot.
Cook’s Note
You can substitute 2 smoked pork hocks or 1 small ham shank for the leftover ham bone.
You can adjust the thickness of the soup by adding a little water to thin it or removing broth with a spoon to thicken it up.
I sometimes use an immersion blender for a quick second to blend the soup, making sure to leave some chunky peas, carrots, celery, and ham.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 172 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 32g | Carbs |
| 12g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 172 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 995mg | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 26mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 134mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
