Gordon Ramsay Split Pea Soup

Whether you’re looking for a protein-rich comfort food or a low carb alternative, Gordon Ramsay’s pea and ham soup is the perfect solution. Despite its low carb content, it still has the rich taste and exotic flavor that you want. The recipe is easy to follow and can be prepared in under three hours. The recipe is low in sugar, so it’s also a great option for those who need to keep their diets low in calories.

To prepare the soup, you’ll need to soak the split peas overnight. Once soaked, you’ll have to rinse them and then simmer them in water until they’re tender. Afterwards, you can use a blender or a stick immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired texture. You can add vegetables such as celery and leeks to add a depth of flavor to the soup. If you’d prefer a softer vegetable, you can cook the peas for an extra few minutes.

Traditionally, this soup is made with yellow split peas. However, if you don’t have access to this variety of peas, you can use frozen or dried peas. Once blitzed, you can add the mixture to the pot of broth and let it simmer for an hour or so. This gives the peas a slightly sweeter taste. If you have leftover ham, you can add it to the soup for a more bulky meal.

Once the peas are cooked, you’ll need to remove them from the heat. You can also chill them and then reheat them. It’s important that you watch them to make sure they don’t get stuck. You can strain them through a sieve. Once you’re ready to serve the soup, you can add any additional seasonings you’d like. You may even wish to garnish it with some crispy shallots. You can also serve it with croutons or biscuits.

If you’re planning on freezing the pea and ham soup, you’ll need to prepare the peas ahead of time. Once you have them, you can store them in a freezer zipper lock bag. They can be stored for up to four months.

If you don’t have a large enough pot, you can use a slow cooker. This method will allow you to cook the soup on low for 7-8 hours. You can also cook it on high for a few hours. Once the soup is done, you can transfer it to a pot or airtight container and freeze it. If you want to reheat it, you can re-hydrate it with a little water. You can also add some of the vegetable stock to balance the flavors of the soup.

If you’re not a fan of ham, you can replace it with another meat such as black pudding. If you’d like to add a bit more of a flavor to the soup, you can add a touch of liquid smoke. You can also try adding some curry powder or cumin to the mixture.