SC Pea & Ham Soup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC Pea & Ham Soup

Serves: 6

Pea & Ham Soup

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups dried green split peas
  • 1kg approximately ham hock
  • 1 onion peeled and quartered
  • 3 carrots, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 head cauliflower, roughly chopped (stem included)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chicken or vegetable stock powder

 

Stove Top Method:

  • Place the split peas in a sieve and rinse very well
  • Pour the split peas into a large soup or stock pot, add in all other ingredients and over with water (approximately 2—2.5 litres)
  • Bring to the boil and then place the lid on the saucepan and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer for approximately 3 hours or until the meat is falling off the ham hock
  • Remove the ham hock from the slow cooker, throw away the skin and bones and with the remaining meat shred and put aside
  • Use your stick blender to blend all remaining ingredients in the slow cooker until completely smooth
  • Return most of the shredded meat to the slow cooker, stir well and add salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve garnished with a portion of the ham that you set aside.

 

Slow Cooker Method:

  • Place the split peas in a sieve and rinse very well
  • Pour the split peas into the slow cooker and then add in all other ingredients and over with water (approximately 2—2.5 litres)
  • Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours
  • Remove the ham hock from the slow cooker, throw away the skin and bones and with the remaining meat shred and put aside
  • Use your stick blender to blend all remaining ingredients in the slow cooker until completely smooth
  • Return most of the shredded meat to the slow cooker, stir well and add salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve garnished with a portion of the ham that you set aside.

 

 

Recipe Notes:

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days
  • This recipe is freezer friendly

 

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