Quebec Style Yellow Split Pea Soup Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery and cook until softened.
• STEP 2.Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaves and cook for another minute.
• STEP 3.Add yellow split peas, smoked ham hock, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the peas are tender.
• STEP 4.Remove the ham hock from the pot and shred the meat. Discard the bone and fat.
• STEP 5.Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches.
• STEP 6.Return the shredded ham to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• STEP 7.Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley or croutons.
• STEP 8.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Tips

• Soaking the split peas overnight can help reduce cooking time.
• If you prefer a chunkier soup, you can skip the blending step and leave some of the peas whole.
• For a vegetarian version, you can omit the ham hock and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Storage and Serving

• This Quebec Style Yellow Split Pea Soup is best served hot.
• Garnish with chopped parsley or croutons for added flavor and texture.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.