Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup

This creamy yellow split pea soup features smoky ham, carrots, celery, and thyme, offering a satisfying meal perfect for cold Canadian winters.

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Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup

Name: Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Canadian

Original recipe by AllRecipes

Total time: ready in 135 min
Yield: serves 12
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: 4.8 (171)

This creamy yellow split pea soup features smoky ham, carrots, celery, and thyme, offering a satisfying meal perfect for cold Canadian winters.

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Chef's notes

With a 4.8 rating from 215 reviews, this soup is a beloved Canadian comfort food that delivers warmth and flavour on chilly days.

Chef tip

For a richer taste, consider using homemade stock instead of water, and let it simmer longer for deeper flavours.

Substitutions

Vegetarians can swap the ham for smoked tofu or liquid smoke to maintain that smoky flavour without meat.

Honest take

While easy to prepare, the long cooking time of 120 minutes may deter some, but the results are worth the wait.

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