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Whole Yellow Pea Soup

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"This Swedish yellow pea soup is flavored with smoked ham." — Lori

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Original recipe makes 9 cups Change Servings

2 cups dry yellow split peas
8 cups chicken stock
1/2 medium onion, chopped

1 smoked ham shank
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Directions

Cover the peas with at least 3 inches of cold water and soak overnight.
Drain the peas from the water. In a large kettle or stockpot, bring the chicken stock and peas to a hard boil for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the chopped onion and ham shank, and cook for an additional two hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the ham shank before serving.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 2 hrs
READY IN 2 hrs 30 mins

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I found myself wanting to add to this but have shared this on a lonely night when the winds were blowing... The heart/Home feeling to it was worth it's own simplicity - We continue to enjoy the friutes of our labours...

—Robin

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 26, 2012

I did not have dried peas so I used frozen green peas. I added ham to it as I had left overs. I pureed the mixture as it was to watery for me.

—denisel

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12 Ratings

Dec 29, 2007

What a great way to use the leftover ham bone....I added barley and shedded leftover ham So hearty and delish I also used some of ham broth left from cooking.

—StylinCook

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Jan 28, 2010

Here's what really good...first make this recipe, then add one big chopped onion and one can of whole kernel corn!...my French grandmother made it this way so even us kids would like it...and we do!!! P.S. I'm not a kiid...I make this for MY grandchildren now.

—ellenjay

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Jan 14, 2011

This recipe is the best pea soup I have ever tasted and I have been trying so many recipes I was about to give up. I did add a couple of bay leaves as I like to put them in all my soups and I didn't soak them in water overnight . I just rinsed them and followed the recipe. It was so easy and the end result is a definate winner.

—Debbie Luther

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Jan 29, 2012

Wow! I love yellow pea soup from the can - never had I tried making a dried pea soup before. I've tried other cooks handy work at pea soup and couldn't finish the bowl. I had a nice ham bone and husband's encouragement - so I stayed as true to the recipe as I could. I used 2 cups of homeade chicken stock and 6 cups of water with 2 packets of Knorr chicken OXO and three table spoons of chicken bovril. All else same-same. My children age 17 and 13 finished their bowls and we all agreed to add this recipe to the regular menu. Yes, it's that good! Thank you!

—hhamilton

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Jan 21, 2012

not good....

—ssfgrant

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Mar 07, 2013

a little confusing with title of "whole yellow pea soup" and then in the recipe using yellow split peas ?

—europlastics

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Nutrition

Calories
219 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
31.7 g
10%

Cholesterol
11 mg
4%

Fat
3.8 g
6%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
15.4 g
31%

Sodium
661 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Whole Yellow Pea Soup

Serving Size: 1/9 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 9
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 219
Calories from Fat: 34

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.8g 6 %
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7 %
** Cholesterol 11mg 4 %
Sodium 661mg 26 %
** Potassium 61mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 31.7g 10 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 15.4g 31 %
Sugars 2.2g
Vitamin A 1 %
** Vitamin C 1 %
** Calcium 1 %
Iron 18 %
** Thiamin 12 %
** Niacin 9 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.