Pea and Ham Soup

Pea and ham soup is a hearty, comforting dish made primarily from split peas, cured ham or ham hocks, and aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery. It's a classic in British and American home cooking, often associated with using up leftover holiday ham to create a rich, savory meal.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is a well-balanced dish, offering a good mix of protein from the ham and fiber-rich complex carbohydrates from the peas, with moderate fat depending on the cut of ham used. A typical serving provides essential nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and potassium, with a calorie range of approximately 250-350 per bowl.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	650 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	10 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Thiamin	0.4 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of 'nose-to-tail' or waste-not cooking, transforming a simple legume and a leftover bone into a nourishing feast. Nutritionally, the combination of plant-based protein from peas and animal protein from ham creates a complete amino acid profile, making it a surprisingly robust and satisfying meal.