Pea & ham soup

• Preparation time 10 minutes + soaking
• Cooking time 35 minutes
• Serves 4-6
• Freezableyes

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried green split peas
• spray canola or olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 4 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1½ litres (6 cups) MAGGI Chicken or Vegetable Stock
• 150 g lean sliced ham, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

1. Put the peas into a large bowl and cover generously with cold water.
2. Stand for at least 6 hours or overnight, then drain well.
3. Spray a large pan with oil and heat.
4. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until soft.
5. Add the peas and stock, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes, or until the peas are very soft.
6. Skim any froth while cooking.
7. Stir in the ham and parsley, and heat through. Season to taste and serve.

HINT: If you don't have time or have forgotten to soak the peas, add another 2 cups (500 mL) stock to the recipe and cook for an extra 30-40 minutes or until the peas are very soft, before adding the ham. Serve with Turkish-style bread or pita bread.

Nutrition

Australian Institute of Sport - From the "Survival for the Fittest" cookbook05 Nov 2018HINT: If you don't have time or have forgotten to soak the peas, add another 2 cups (500 mL) stock to the recipe and cook for an extra 30-40 minutes or until the peas are very soft, before adding the ham. Serve with Turkish-style bread or pita bread. yes, Soups and Salads, survival-for-the-fittestSoups and Salads