MUM'S PEA AND HAM SOUP

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This is a soup my mum made after every Christmas using the ham bone. It is true comfort food. Since it is summer in Australia at that time, I have frozen it in preparation for autumn/winter.

Provided by Sassy Syrah

Categories     Ham

Time 8h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ham bone, meaty
1 (500 g) packet yellow split peas
1 (500 g) packet green split peas
2 onions, finely diced
2 bay leaves
salt & pepper
white wine vinegar
chopped parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Cover peas with plenty of water and soak overnight.
  • Drain well.
  • Place bone, and additional ham, with onions and bay leaves, soaked peas in a 5L slow cooker.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover with sufficient water.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Stir occasionally if you like but it is not necessary.
  • Add vinegar to taste.
  • (I add a soupspoon at a time, but it depends on your individual taste) Serve with freshly baked (or warmed) bread and a garnish of chopped parsley.
  • You may need to dilute the soup after cooking depending on the size of your slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 26.1, Carbohydrate 104.3, Fiber 43, Sugar 14.9, Protein 41.3

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