Quebec-Style Yellow Pea Soup | Kitchen Vignettes | PBS Food

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: green split peas

💰Cheaper: dried lentils

Lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

smoked ham hock

🥗Healthier: turkey leg

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey leg reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

Rinse the yellow split peas under cold water until clear.

Combine the peas and water in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until the peas are tender.

Add the smoked ham hock and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove the ham hock and let it cool slightly.

Shred the meat from the ham hock and return it to the pot.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, if desired.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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