Split Pea Soup
Cooking With KidsA gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. In split pea soup, Ham, Peas and chopped Onions are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
- 1Put the gammon in a very large pan with 2 litres water and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and drain off the water – this helps to get rid of some of the saltiness. Recover with 2 litres cold water and bring to the boil again. Put everything but the frozen peas into the pan and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1½-2½ hrs, topping up the water as and when you need to, to a similar level it started at. As the ham cooks and softens, you can halve it if you want, so it is all submerged under the liquid. When the ham is tender enough to pull into shreds, it is ready.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 53
- Protein
- 1.6g
- Carbs
- 10.9g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Immersion blender
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
For a deeper flavour, brown the meat cubes thoroughly in the pot before adding the water and peas – it creates a rich layer that the pulses soak up during the long simmer. For a smoky meat-free version, replace the meat with diced potatoes and carrots and add a teaspoon of smoked paprika; children will love helping to mash the peas for a creamy finish.
Culinary reasoning
A gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. In split pea soup, Ham, Peas and chopped Onions are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
