English Pub-Style Pea Soup (Gluten-Free)

12/26/2023 - This gluten-free English Pub-Style Pea Soup, with its humble ingredients and straightforward process, is a testament to the beauty of simple, delicious, hearty pub fare. If you have a pressure cooker, you can have soup in fifteen or twenty minutes. If you use a slow-cooker like I do, it takes a bit longer, but the results are worth the wait.

Indulging in a bowl of English Pub-Style Pea Soup is a culinary delight that transports taste buds to a realm of comforting flavors and hearty satisfaction. The rich, velvety texture of the soup, punctuated by the vibrant green hue of fresh peas, brings a visual feast that complements the robust taste. Each spoonful is a harmonious blend of earthy peas, savory broth, and aromatic herbs, creating a symphony of flavors that evoke the cozy ambiance of an English pub. Whether enjoyed on a chilly winter evening or as a soul-warming lunch, the wholesome goodness of this classic pea soup offers a genuine culinary experience that captivates the palate and nourishes the soul.

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Ingredients:

• 1 meaty ham bone
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) gluten-free light beer
• 1-⅓ cups dried green split peas, rinsed
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon prepared English mustard
• 1½ cups whole milk
• ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• Salt to taste

Directions:
In an 8-quart slow cooker, add the ham bone, and broth, beer, peas, celery, carrot, onion and mustard. 

Cook on high for four hours. Check doneness. 

Remove ham bone from soup. 

Cool slightly, trim away fat and remove meat from bone; discard fat and bone. 

Cut meat into bite-sized pieces; return to pressure cooker. 

Stir in remaining ingredients. If desired, top with additional minced parsley.

Add more milk if you like your split pea soup a bit thinner.

Serve with your favorite toasted gluten-free bread and butter.