Ninja Soup Maker Split Pea and Ham Soup
A comforting, high-protein split pea soup made effortlessly in a soup maker. Packed with savory lean ham, tender root vegetables, and heart-healthy legumes for a satisfying lunch.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Makes
1 serving
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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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Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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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
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Instructions
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Next: Rinse the split peas thoroughly under cold…
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Rinse the split peas thoroughly under cold…
Rinse the split peas thoroughly under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear, then drain well.
Look for: the water runs clear, then drain well
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Dice the carrot
Dice the carrot, celery stalk, and yellow onion into uniform 1/2-inch (1.2cm) pieces so they cook evenly on the chunky cycle.
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Add the rinsed split peas
Add the rinsed split peas, diced carrot, celery, onion, and diced lean ham into the jug of your Ninja soup maker.
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Pour in the chicken stock and olive…
Pour in the chicken stock and olive oil, ensuring the liquid covers all ingredients and stays between the minimum and maximum fill lines on the jug.
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Secure the lid on the soup maker
Secure the lid on the soup maker, select the 'Chunky Soup' program, and press start. Allow the appliance to run its automated cooking cycle, which takes approximately 30 minutes.
Allow: 30 minutes
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Carefully remove the lid away from your…
Once the cooking cycle finishes and the soup maker beeps, carefully remove the lid away from your face to avoid steam. Test a split pea with a spoon; it should be completely tender and soft.
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Ladle the hot soup into a bowl…
Ladle the hot soup into a bowl and allow it to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before eating. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Allow: 2 to 3 minutes
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