Split yellow pea soup - Canadian winter survival food / Soup sniper EP. 18

smoked ham hock

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth + liquid smoke

Chicken breast reduces fat while still providing protein.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with herbs

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

Prepare the ingredients by dicing the carrots and onion.

In a large pot, cook the belly bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.

Add butter to the pot and melt it over medium heat.

Add the diced onion and carrots; sauté until softened.

Stir in the yellow split peas, water, thyme, bay leaves, and kosher salt; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the peas are tender, about 45 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with ground black pepper and additional salt if needed.

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