Quebecois Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Quebecois Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE HAM STOCK:; 6 quarts Water, Cold; 4 Large Carrots, Rough Chopped; 2 Large Onions, Rough Chopped; 6 stalks Celery, Rough Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Halved; 6 Bay Leaves; 10 whole Cloves; 2 teaspoons Thyme; 1 Tablespoon Peppercorns; 2 Smoked Ham Hocks; FOR THE SOUP:; 1-1/3 cup Onion, Diced; 6 Tablespoons Butter; 1-1/3 cup Carrot, Diced; 2 cups Celery, Diced; 6 Tablespoons Flour; 4 quarts Ham Stock; 3 Bay Leaves; 3 cups Split Peas (Green Or Yellow); 1 Large Potato, (Yukon Gold), Cubed; 2 teaspoons Dried Marjoram; 1 teaspoon Summer Savory Or 1/2 Teaspoon Of Ground Savory; 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Chili Flakes; Reserved Ham

Servings: persons

FOR THE HAM STOCK:
6 quarts Water, Cold
4 Large Carrots, Rough Chopped
2 Large Onions, Rough Chopped
6 stalks Celery, Rough Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Halved
6 Bay Leaves
10 whole Cloves
2 teaspoons Thyme
1 Tablespoon Peppercorns
2 Smoked Ham Hocks
FOR THE SOUP:
1-1/3 cup Onion, Diced
6 Tablespoons Butter
1-1/3 cup Carrot, Diced
2 cups Celery, Diced
6 Tablespoons Flour
4 quarts Ham Stock
3 Bay Leaves
3 cups Split Peas (Green Or Yellow)
1 Large Potato, (Yukon Gold), Cubed
2 teaspoons Dried Marjoram
1 teaspoon Summer Savory Or 1/2 Teaspoon Of Ground Savory
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/4 teaspoons Dried Chili Flakes
Reserved Ham

1
Place all ingredients down to the ham hocks in a large stock pot, bring to a simmer, and simmer for 4 hours. Then strain the stock, discarding the vegetables (or use them for something else if you choose).
2
Cut the skin off the ham hocks and remove as much of the meat as possible, shredding it, and reserve it.
3
In a large pot brown the onions in butter over medium heat, then add carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
4
Add 4 quarts of stock, bay leaves, split peas and potato. Simmer for 45 minutes, until peas are tender. Remove bay leaves.
5
Add seasonings, puree soup with an immersion blender to desired consistency, and adjust to taste with salt and pepper. Return reserved meat to soup and simmer on low until meat is heated through.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE HAM STOCK:, 6 quarts Water, Cold, 4 Large Carrots, Rough Chopped, 2 Large Onions, Rough Chopped, and more.

Yes, Quebecois Split Pea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quebecois Split Pea Soup

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