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Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham Recipe

A hearty and comforting soup made with yellow split peas and ham, perfect for cold days.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups yellow split peas rinsed and drained
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 pound ham diced
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, combine the yellow split peas, onion, carrots, celery, ham, water, and thyme.
  2. 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the peas are tender.
  3. 3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Soup
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