Ingredients (serves 6)

• 1 leftover ham bone
• 1 cup chopped ham
• 500g green split peas
• 12 cups vegetable stock
• 1 large onion, diced finely
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/3 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cup carrots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped

Method

Step 1: Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Roast hambone for about 45 min until fragrant and ham bits begin to brown. Remove from oven.  Trim roasted ham bits and set aside.
Step 2: In a large stock pot, combine peas, stock, roasted ham bone, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Simmer uncovered for about 90 minutes.
Step 3: Remove bone and add carrots and celery to pot. Simmer uncovered for about 90 minutes.
Step 4: Remove bay leaf, and blend with stick blender or blend in batches using traditional blender (be careful with the hot liquid).
Step 5: Return to pot, add remaining ham bits (that were set aside) and cup of chopped ham pieces. Simmer another 30 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Guide PER SERVE
Energy (cal) 338cal
Energy (kJ) 1410kJ
Protein 28g
Fat 4.8g
Carbohydrate 42g