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Hearty Split Pea Soup
- Course Soups & Creams
- Prep. Time 10 mins
- Cooking Time 40 mins
- Yields 8 servings
Preparation
What You Need
2 cups
(500 ml)
dried yellow split peas*
6 cups
(1.5 l)
water
2 cups
(500 ml)
chopped cooked ham
1 cup
(250 ml)
shredded carrot
3/4 cup
(175 ml)
chopped onion
1/4 cup
(50 ml)
butter
2 cups
(500 ml)
milk
1/4 tsp
(1 ml)
cayenne pepper
Salt
Pepper
Instructions
In large saucepan, combine peas and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 1 hour. (Do not change water).
Add ham, carrot, onion and butter to peas. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 35 minutes or until peas are tender. Stir in milk and cayenne pepper. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reheat and serve.
Tips
*Dried green split peas or lentils also work well in this recipe. You can freeze any leftover soup for up to two months.
View the comments for this recipe and share one of your own!Nutritional Info
Per serving
Energy: 335 CaloriesProtein: 24 g
Carbohydrate: 38 g
Fat: 11 g
Calcium: 11 % / 115 mg
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