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Split pea soup
Spend the winter warm by serving yourself a good portion of this split pea soup. This Canadian recipe warms hearts and stomachs. You can reproduce it just by having the right ones Canadian ingredients in your kitchen. Let's see what it's all about.
History of the recipe
Split pea soup is a traditional Canadian recipe cooked with dried peas. It appeared in the 18th century in Canada and was used to feed the settlers from Acadia who inhabited the Chignecto region. Moreover, peas were often grown in the vegetable gardens of Acadia. Once dry, they represent a nutritious food very popular with Quebecers. Nourishing and healthy, this preparation constitutes an excellent quality meal. And if you need to find the right elements to enhance the preparation, don't hesitate to take a look at our website to buy delicious ingredients.
Ingredients and preparation
To prepare this great Canadian pea soup recipe, you need:
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Number of servings: 06
Ingredients :
Make a successful pea soup recipe with:
- A cup of white split peas;
- 125 cl of water;
- 150 g cubed ham;
- 4 tablespoons of oil;
- Three cloves of garlic, minced;
- A cup of milk;
- A vegetable stock cube;
- Half a cup of chopped celery;
- Two tablespoons of butter;
- Half a cup of chopped carrots;
- Thyme, pepper and salt.
Preparation
Start by soaking the peas for 24 hours. Pass the skimmer to remove all the scum. In a pan, brown the garlic, ham and onion using a mixture of butter and oil. All that remains is to add the remaining ingredients before mixing well. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Leave to simmer for two hours. Mix and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
How to choose your split peas?
It is important to choose quality split peas to cook your soup. You can find split peas offered in bulk or sold in organic stores and supermarkets. Also observe the color of the polka dots. It can be green or yellow. It depends on the drying conditions. Be careful not to opt for polka dots with black or dark spots. Furthermore, prefer split peas from sustainable agriculture or organic production.
What to replace the ham with?
If you're not a big fan of pork ham, you can always replace it with pieces of chicken or turkey. You can always replace your meat with a plant-based protein like soy ham. This product is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. In addition, you can still find ham made from pea protein on the market. It looks like classic ham, but does not contain any animal ingredients.
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