Pea & Ham Soup
Preparation time is 5minutes
Cook time is 2hours 40minutes
Total time is 2hours 45minutes
Serve is for 8 people
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Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
9 Ingredients
Number of servings
8
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 pinch pepper (for seasoning)
- 8 Slice crusty bread, toasted (to serve)
- 1 1/2 cup green split peas
- 1tablespoons oil
- 2teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 stick celery, chopped
- 1 smoked ham hock
Nutrition per serving
2180kJ
Protein
35.5grams
Sugars
4.7grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Method
Step 1 of 4
Heat oil in a large saucepan and cook onion, carrot and celery over medium heat for about 10 minutes until softened. Add split peas, thyme and hock and cover with about 8 cups of water. Slowly bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer partly covered for 2 hours.
Step 2 of 4
Remove hock and chop meat. Discard excess fat and bones.
Step 3 of 4
Stir meat into soup and season well with pepper. Cook for a further 30 minutes.
Step 4 of 4
Serve with toasted crusty bread.
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