Real French-Canadian Pea Soup

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 9

Real French-Canadian Pea Soup perfect for cold winter days

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

480 min

Cook

120 min

Ready In

600 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups yellow split peas
	5 cups water
	2 small carrots , grated
	1 small onion , chopped
	2 2 tablespoons other light tasting oil or 2 tablespoons butter
	1 1/2 cups soymilk or 1 1/2 cups cows milk
	salt and pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

232

Sugar

Fat

French-Canadian pea soup is a classic soup made with yellow split peas, carrots, onions, and milk. This soup is thick and hearty, making it a warming winter meal. Split peas are a good source of protein, fiber, and nutrients without being high in calories and fat. This soup uses soymilk or cows milk for creaminess. It's perfect for vegetarians or anyone who wants to enjoy a meatless dish. The soup is traditionally made with ham hocks, but it can be easily adapted to a vegan diet by using vegetable broth instead of water and omitting the ham.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the split peas, then soak in water overnight.
2.	Rinse and drain the split peas.
3.	In a large pot, sauté onions in oil or butter until translucent.
4.	Add grated carrots to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.	Add the soaked split peas, water, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat.
6.	Simmer the soup for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender.
7.	Puree the soup in batches until smooth in texture.
8.	Return the pureed soup to the pot, add soymilk or cows milk, and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

PROS

This hearty and nutritious soup is filling and packed with protein and fiber.

It’s a great way to use up leftover ham from previous meals or special occasions.

Split peas are also low in fat, and the soup doesn’t contain any added fats or oils.

CONS

The soup takes a long time to cook, so it’s not suitable for a quick meal option.

The initial prep time to soak the split peas overnight can also be inconvenient for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pea soup is an excellent source of dietary fiber, healthy carbohydrates, and protein.
Split peas are nutrient-dense, providing you with essential vitamins and minerals needed for optimal health.
They are a good source of iron, which is important for red blood cell function, and vitamin C, which helps the body absorb iron better.
Peas are also low in calories and have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.