Split Pea Soup
From Jamie Oliver's Food Escape
Over 100 Recipes from the Great Food Regions of the World
According to Jamie Oliver (or his research team) the Swedes have been tucking into Split Pea Soup since the Middle Ages. They would fill up on Thursdays since the Christian fast begins on Friday. The more you know! ⭐🌈
Serves 6
Ingredients
Instructions
Even if you decide not to make the recipe reading Jamie's instructions can be quite entertaining.
From Jamie Oliver's Food Escape
Over 100 Recipes from the Great Food Regions of the World
According to Jamie Oliver (or his research team) the Swedes have been tucking into Split Pea Soup since the Middle Ages. They would fill up on Thursdays since the Christian fast begins on Friday. The more you know! ⭐🌈
Serves 6
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 2 sticks of celery, trimmed and finely diced
- 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
- 1 pound dried yellow split peas, thoroughly washed
- 9 ounces piece of cooked, smoked ham, the best quality you can afford
- 6 1/3 cups chicken stock, preferably organic
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Mustard of your choice, to serve
- Crispbread (crackers?), to serve
Instructions
- Get a large pan over low heat and add a good glug of olive oil.
- Once hot, add the celery, onions and dried herbs and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft but not colored.
- Add your washed peas and ham, pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer over medium to low heat, then pop the lid on and cook for around 50 minutes, or until the peas are lovely and soft.
- Use tongs to pull out the ham and move it to a board. Chop and shred it up, discarding and rind and fatty pieces. Roughly mash the peas with a potato masher to give a nice texture, then stir in your shredded ham. Have a taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the soup between your bowls, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, and serve with a good dollop of mustard on the side to pimp the flavor and some nice crispbread for dipping.
Even if you decide not to make the recipe reading Jamie's instructions can be quite entertaining.