Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham

Canadian-style yellow split pea soup is a great way to use up a ham bone, or smoked pork hocks. This hearty comforting soup is loaded with flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 3 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 4 carrots, diced
• 1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
• 5 stalks celery, diced
• 1 ham bone with some meat
• 8 cups water, or as needed
• 2.5 cups yellow split peas
• 0.5 large Spanish onion, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place ham bone, split peas, celery, carrots, onion, salt, thyme, bay leaf, and pepper into a large pot; pour in water. Bring mixture to a boil and skim off any foam with a spoon.

Step 2

Reduce the heat and place a lid on the pot, slightly ajar to allow some evaporation. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and soup is thick, about 3 hours.

Step 3

Remove ham bone from soup; remove meat from ham bone, chop, and return to the pot.