Canadian Pea Soup (Dairy & Nut Free)
A hearty and comforting Canadian classic, this pea soup is made without dairy or nuts. Packed with flavor and perfect for a chilly day.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Dried Green Split Peas
- 8 cups Water
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 Smoked Ham Hock (optional)
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 stalks Celery
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Rinse the split peas thoroughly.
- 2In a large pot, combine split peas, water, vegetable broth, and smoked ham hock (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- 3While the peas are simmering, chop the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic.
- 4In a separate pan, sauté the carrots, celery, and onion in olive oil until softened.
- 5Add the sautéed vegetables, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf to the soup. Simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the peas are very tender.
- 6Remove the ham hock (if using) and shred the meat. Return the shredded ham to the soup.
- 7Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
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