Slow Cooker Ham Hock and Golden Split Pea Soup

Servings

Cooking time may not change in direct proportion to servings.

Recommended slow-cooker size: 5.5 litre

• 5.5-litre slow cooker
• Sieve
• Large plate
• Sharp knife
• Chopping board
• Potato masher

• 1 kg smoked ham hock
• 300 g yellow split peas, rinsed and checked for any stones
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 sticks celery, trimmed and diced
• 1 large leek, washed and sliced
• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 300 g floury potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 cm chunks
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1.5 litres hot low-salt chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon English mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 15 g fresh parsley, chopped

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Rinse the split peas in a sieve under cold running water and pick out any discoloured peas or stones. There is no need to soak them.