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Pea and Ham Soup

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Pea and Ham Soup

A classic Australian pub-style soup, simmering dried split peas with a smoky ham hock until thick and hearty.

Total time
135 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Australian

Ingredients

500gdried green split peas
1smoked ham hock
2large onions, diced
3carrots, diced
3 stalkscelery, diced
4 clovesgarlic
2bay leaves
2Lwater or chicken stock
salt and pepperto taste
crusty breadto serve

Instructions

1

Combine everything in a large pot.

2

Bring to boil. Skim any foam.

3

Simmer covered 2 hours until peas break down.

4

Remove ham hock. Shred meat.

5

Blend soup partially.

6

Return meat.

7

Season.

8

Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
81
Protein
2.2g
Fat
1.1g
Carbs
18.9g
Fiber
5.4g
Sodium
61mg

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