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title: Soupe aux Pois (Quebec Split Pea Soup with Ham)
servings: 8
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 100 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/soupe-aux-pois
---

Gather @dried yellow split pea{500%g}, @smoked ham hock{600%g}, @chicken stock{2%l} and @black pepper{}.

Rinse the split peas — no soaking needed.

Combine the peas, ham hock, @onion{1}, @carrot{2}, @celery{2%stalk}, @bay leaf{2%leaf} and stock in a large pot and bring to a boil.

Skim off any froth, then reduce to a gentle simmer, partially covered, until the peas collapse into the broth, about 1½ hours. ~{90%minutes}

Lift out the ham hock, pull the meat from the bone, discard the skin and bone, and shred the meat.

Return the shredded meat to the pot and season with pepper — go easy on salt, the ham hock carries plenty.

Simmer 10 more minutes to reheat and thicken slightly before serving. ~{10%minutes}