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Soup · Scandinavian

Hernekeitto (Finnish Pea Soup with Ham)

40 min Serves 4 ~397 kcal/serving ~£6.40 (£1.60/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendly

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Ingredients

  • 300 g yellow split peas
  • 200 g cooked ham hock
  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 900 ml chicken stock

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
397 kcal
Protein
31.5 g
Carbohydrate
48.3 g
of which sugars
8.1 g
Fat
6.8 g
of which saturates
2.2 g
Fibre
10 g
Salt
3.29 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Fry the chopped onion and diced carrots in a splash of oil for 5 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add the yellow split peas and chicken stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30-35 minutes until the peas are soft.

  3. 3

    Shred the ham hock and stir it into the soup for the final 5 minutes to heat through.

  4. 4

    Stir in the mustard to taste and serve.

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