SOUPS

PEA AND HAM SOUP

Serves 8

Ingredients

550g split peas (green or yellow)

¾Tablespoon oil 20g butter

2 large onions, finely chopped

3 large carrots, diced

3 sticks celery, diced

1.4 litres water

700g ham bones

3 bay leaves

6 to 8 fresh sage leaves

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

Split Pea Preparation

1.Place split peas into a large bowl, cover with cold water and soak overnight. Rinse and drain well.

Searing on the Stovetop with

EasySear™ pan

2.Place EasySear™ pan onto stovetop and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes, add oil and butter, heat a further 1 minute or until butter has melted.

3.Add onions, carrots and celery, sauté until onion has softened slightly, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Slow Cooking

4.Place EasySear™ pan back into slow cooker base.

5.Add water, split peas, ham bones, bay leaves and sage leaves. Mix well and cover with lid

6.Turn Temperature Control Dial to ‘AUTO’ setting, cook for 7 to 8 hours or until peas are very soft

7.Remove ham bones and cut any meat from bone, chop ham finely. Return chopped ham to soup.

8.Season soup with salt and pepper and serve with fresh crusty bread.

Setting Variation: Use the High setting and cook for 4 to 5 hours or Low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

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Breville BSC500 manual PEA and HAM Soup, Split Pea Preparation

BSC500 specifications

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