Ninja Soup Maker Split Pea and Ham Soup
A velvety, high-protein classic made effortlessly in your soup maker. Hearty yellow split peas, lean gammon, and root vegetables create a deeply satisfying, warming meal.
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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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Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Colander · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze beautifully 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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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Rinse the yellow split peas thoroughly in…
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Rinse the yellow split peas thoroughly in…
Rinse the yellow split peas thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear.
Look for: the water runs clear
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Chop the carrots
Chop the carrots, celery stalks, and yellow onion into small, uniform pieces (around 0.5 inch / 1cm) so they cook evenly in the soup maker.
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Dice the ham into small bite-sized cubes
Dice the ham into small bite-sized cubes.
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Add the rinsed yellow split peas
Add the rinsed yellow split peas, chopped carrots, celery stalks, yellow onion, diced ham, and chicken stock into the jug of your Ninja soup maker.
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Secure the soup lid and select the…
Secure the soup lid and select the Smooth Soup program (approx 20 minutes) to allow the machine to cook and blend the ingredients into a velvety texture.
Allow: 20 minutes
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Carefully remove the lid and test for…
Once the cycle finishes, carefully remove the lid and test for seasoning. Divide equally into 4 bowls to serve hot, or store leftover portions for meal prep.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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