Mum's French-Canadian Pea Soup

Submitted by Lorrie in Montreal

"This is based on French-Canadian Pea Soup. My Mum used to add dumplings to the pot so it made a very satifsying meal in itself."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb yellow split peas
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 2 medium carrots, grated
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
• 1 ham bone
• 7 cups water
• 1 cup ham, diced

directions

1. Saute onions,celery and carrot in oil till softened.
2. Add in the remaining ingredients except diced ham.
3. Bring to a boil then simmer for 2 hours ,stirring occaisionally until split peas are softened.
4. Add in diced ham and simmer till ham is heated.
5. Serve with a nice crusty loaf.