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Pea and Ham Soup — traditional dish from Sydney, Australia
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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪30gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿12gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Pea and Ham Soup

How to order / say it
Say it Pea and Ham Soup — [Pee and Ham Soop]
Order I'll have a bowl of pea and ham soup, please.
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A hearty soup made from split peas and ham hocks.

Why try it?

Popular in colder months, pea and ham soup represents comfort and warmth in Australian households, a nod to both British culinary heritage and local farm influences.

How it tastes

Rich and earthy, the soup has a thick texture with tender pieces of ham that infuse a deep umami flavor, providing both a warming quality and hearty satisfaction.

Origin & History — first documented: 1840

Evolved from British pea soups, this dish was warmly adopted by Australians in the 19th century using local ingredients. It's associated with the rustic, generous spirit of home-cooked meals.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 250 g split green peas
  • 🥩 1 small ham hock
  • 🥕 1 large carrot
  • 🥕 2 celery stalks
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🌿 1 bay leaf
  • 1 liter water

Method

  1. 1 Rinse the split peas under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2 In a large pot, place the ham hock, peas, water, carrot, celery, onion, and bay leaf.
  3. 3 Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer, cooking for 2 hours until the peas break down.
  4. 4 Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return it to the soup before serving.
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