Canadian-Style Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup
Canadian-Style Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup is hearty and comforting, with a creamy pea base enriched by smoky ham and fragrant thyme. Tender carrots, celery, and onion add sweetness and depth, while a hint of black pepper rounds it out. Serve on a chilly evening or for a cozy weekend lunch with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Canadian-Style Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the ham bone, yellow split peas, celery, carrots, onion, salt, thyme, bay leaf, and pepper into a large pot; add the water. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam with a spoon.
- 3
Lower the heat and cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar to allow some evaporation. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the yellow split peas are tender and the soup is thick, about 3 hours.
- 4
Take the ham bone out of the soup; remove the meat from the bone, chop or shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Calories 896.55 kcal High 45%
- Protein 124.16 g Good Source 248%
- Carbohydrate 41.55 g 15%
- Total Fat 27.6 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 9.14 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.19 g High --
- Cholesterol 394.71 mg High 132%
- Sodium 8779.81 mg High 382%
- Dietary Fiber 16.93 g Good Source 60%
- Total Sugars 12.89 g --
- Added Sugars 6.83 g Moderate 14%
- Calcium 79.63 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 9.33 mg Good Source 52%
- Potassium 1922.17 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin A 76.17 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 1.92 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Canadian Style Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup is a Canadian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Ham, Celery Sticks, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 896.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Canadian-Style Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup?
- It is a Canadian soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Canadian-Style Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Ham, Celery Sticks, Diced Carrots, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Canadian-Style Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup?
- Explore these Canadian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Canadian-Style Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 896.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Canadian-Style Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Canadian-Style Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup healthy?
- Canadian-Style Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 896.55 calories and 124.16 g of protein, or 248% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 8779.81 mg (382% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.14 g (46% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.83 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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