Ninja Soup Maker High Protein Split Pea and Ham Soup
A comforting, batch-cooked split pea soup packed with savory lean diced ham and fresh aromatic vegetables. Yields 4 hearty, high-protein servings effortlessly prepared in your soup maker.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store remaining 3 servings in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Measure out 280g dry split peas (70g…
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Measure out 280g dry split peas (70g…
Measure out 280g dry split peas (70g per serving) and rinse them thoroughly under cool tap water until the water runs clear.
Look for: the water runs clear
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Dice 1 yellow onion
Dice 1 yellow onion, 2 medium carrots, and 2 celery stalks into small 0.5cm (1/4-inch) pieces so they cook evenly in the soup maker.
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Place the rinsed split peas
Place the rinsed split peas, diced yellow onion, carrots, and celery into the Ninja Soup Maker pitcher.
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Add 720g diced lean ham into the…
Add 720g diced lean ham into the pitcher on top of the vegetables and split peas.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Pour 1
Pour 1.4 liters (1400 ml) low-sodium chicken stock into the soup maker pitcher, ensuring not to exceed the maximum fill line.
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Select the Smooth or Chunky soup setting…
Select the Smooth or Chunky soup setting according to preference and press Start (cooking time is approximately 20 to 30 minutes).
Allow: 20 to 30 minutes
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Carefully open the lid and stir the…
Once the cycle finishes and signals it is complete, carefully open the lid and stir the soup thoroughly.
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Divide equally into 4 bowls (approx 450ml…
Divide equally into 4 bowls (approx 450ml per serving) to serve immediately, or cool completely before storing.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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