French-Canadian Pea Soup (Soupe aux pois)

French-Canadian Pea Soup is a traditional dish in Quebec and is often served during the winter carnival, known as Carnaval de Quebec.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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French-Canadian Pea Soup (Soupe aux pois)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Canadian, French Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Dried split peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 piece Smoked ham hock
• 6 cups Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the dried split peas and set aside.
2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
3. Add the bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, smoked ham hock, and water to the pot.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the peas are tender.
5. Remove the ham hock from the pot and shred the meat. Discard the bone and fat.
6. Return the shredded meat to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
7. Remove the bay leaves and serve the soup hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.