Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham
Description
Canadian-style yellow split pea soup is a great way to use up a ham bone, or smoked pork hocks. This hearty comforting soup is loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
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1 ham bone with some meat
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2 1/2 cups yellow split peas
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5 stalks celery, diced
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4 carrots, diced
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1/2 large Spanish onion, diced
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2 tablespoons kosher salt
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
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8 cups water, or as needed
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Place ham bone, yellow 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.
3
Reduce heat and place a lid on the pot, slightly ajar to allow some evaporation. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until yellow split peas are tender and soup is thick, about 3 hours.
4
Remove ham bone from soup; remove meat from ham bone, chop or shred, and return to the pot.