Soupe Aux Pois Pea Soup

Discover the comforting, homestyle flavors of Soupe Aux Pois, a traditional French-Canadian pea soup that’s hearty, wholesome, and irresistibly satisfying. This recipe features tender dried yellow split peas simmered with a smoky ham hock, aromatic herbs like dried thyme and bay leaf, and a medley of fresh vegetables, including carrots, celery, and potato. Slowly cooked to perfection, this creamy, protein-packed soup is brimming with rich, savory depth. Ideal for chilly evenings, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crackers for a soul-warming meal that’s both timeless and nourishing. Perfect for meal prepping or family dinners, this rustic favorite captures the essence of comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams dried yellow split peas
• 1 piece smoked ham hock
• 2 liters water
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 2 stalks, diced celery stalks
• 1 medium, peeled and diced potato
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon (to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried yellow split peas thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the smoked ham hock and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes to infuse the water with the smoky flavor.

Step 3

Skim off any foam or impurities that may have risen to the surface during the simmering process.

Step 4

Add the rinsed split peas, diced onion, carrots, celery, potato, garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well.

Step 5

Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover the pot partially with a lid.

Step 6

Cook the soup for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the split peas break down and the soup becomes thick and creamy. Add more water if the soup becomes too thick for your preference.

Step 7

Once the soup is done, remove the ham hock. Shred the meat off the bone and return the meat to the pot, discarding the bone and excess fat.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3902.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3167.8

Total Fat 87.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 322.0mg	0%
Sodium 7378.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 391.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 141.5g	0%
Total Sugars 64.3g
Protein 219.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 749.7mg	0%
Iron 32.5mg	0%
Potassium 8637.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.3%

Protein: 27.2%

Carbs: 48.5%