American Pea Soup
8 servings
150 minutes
American pea soup is a true classic of home cooking in the USA, rooted in traditional colonial recipes. Thick, rich, and nourishing, it warms on cool evenings and provides comfort. Smoked ham gives it a deep, salty-sweet flavor while vegetables add pleasant freshness. Peas break down to turn the broth into a velvety creamy texture. This dish is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, especially with fresh bread. In America, it is often made in large pots to allow the flavors to fully develop and becomes even richer the next day. Try this tradition of coziness and warmth!
1
Put water with peas on the fire. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover the pot with peas and let it sit for 1 hour.
- Water: 8 glasss
- Split peas: 450 g
2
Then add chopped onion, celery, and pepper to the peas. Also add the ham bone. Place on high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the peas are soft.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Celery stalk: 2 pieces
- Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Bone-in smoked ham: 800 g
3
Without removing the pot from the heat, take out the meat on the bone. Remove all the ham from it and cut it into pieces.
- Bone-in smoked ham: 800 g
4
Add the chopped meat and carrots to the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft and the soup has a uniform consistency. Bon Appetit !!
- Bone-in smoked ham: 800 g
- Carrot: 3 pieces