Rustic Quebec-Style Pea Soup with Smoked Ham

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A hearty, comforting yellow split pea soup infused with smoky ham and aromatic vegetables, inspired by traditional Quebec regional flavors. This French Canadian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs yellow split peas, smoked ham hock, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 70 min Serves 4 French Canadian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 1 cup rinsed yellow split peas, 1 smoked ham hock (about 1 lb), 6 cups water, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, 1 diced medium yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 whole bay leaf, and 2 fresh thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally and skimming any foam from the surface.
  3. Step 3: Remove the ham hock and bay leaf. Shred the meat from the ham hock, discarding bones and skin, then return the meat to the soup.
  4. Step 4: Using an immersion blender, puree the soup slightly to thicken, leaving some texture. Season with 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper and sea salt to taste. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes before serving hot.

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