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Pea & Ham Soup

Recipe submitted by jackicam

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I love Pea and Ham soup in Winter. It's so warming and yummy. I've made a few different types through the years and this one is the easiest and tastiest. I use Bacon Ribs because they impart a delicious, smoky flavour to the soup. You know they're done when they fall off the bone as you shred the meat off them. This soup is great with crusty bread and good company to share it with.

Serves 8

Ingredients

10 cups water.
500g split peas (no need to soak them because they're getting cooked for 2 hours)
2 diced potatoes .
3 grated carrots.
2 diced onions.
2 racks smoked bacon ribs (or 1 smoked ham hocks)
Cumin - to taste.(i use about 1 heaped tsp)
salt and pepper to taste.

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Method

Put all the ingredients into a large pot.
Cut the rib rack into single ribs before putting in with other ingredients.
Bring to the boil then cover and reduce heat to low.
Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove all the bacon ribs and pull the meat off the bones.
Put the bacon meat back in and discard the bones.
Continue cooking for another 1/2 hour.
Serve with lots of crusty bread and enjoy!

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Notes & Tips

I used to use a leftover ham bone but since they're not always easily available I had the inspired notion to use the ribs that you find hanging in deli's. You could use ham hocks or just chunks of ham instead.

Recipe Rating

Preparation Time: 15M

Cooking Time: 2H

What do you think?

JM301 9 months ago

The reason you soak split peas is to remove the enzymes they contain that are hard to digest (and therefor cause the flatulance often associated with pea soup). Yes, you can cook them without soaking but be prepared to face the consequences. Not recomended if you are planning on taking the family for a long drive the next morning!

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Pauline118 September 2011

can't wait!

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Pauline118 September 2011

I am cooking this soup right now, can't wait!

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Pauline118 September 2011

cooking right now, will let you know what the other half thinks.

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Jamie72 August 2011

now a family fav once a week through winter keep flu and cold away and tummies full

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Jamie72 July 2011

trying to make now,sounds great sure the kids will love it will keep you posted.was easy to prep now plenty time to put feet up cheers

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jem August 2010

i add a little carnation milk to make it creamy

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Stef April 2010

I just cooked this pea and ham soup and it is delicious! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

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MICHELLE January 2010

:D its great JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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LooksUp September 2009

Excellent soup, thanks.

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