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Split Pea and Ham Soup Brick

A soup brick is a flat, frozen serving of soup. You can use almost any recipe you like, then freeze them into the size and shape that suits your lifestyle.
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Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 colander
  • 1 soup pot
  • 2 1-gallon resealable plastic bags

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. green split peas
  • 1 small bag carrots
  • 1 ham steak
  • 1 large red onion
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Rinse, sort, and drain your peas.  Lentils and beans can have bits of field debris and even tiny rocks. So do a quick sort and rinse in a colander to make sure there isn’t anything unwanted in there.
  • Place your peas in a stock pot with about 4 cups of water and simmer. They just need a little headstart on your other vegetables.
  • Peel and chop your carrots, onions, and other vegetables into bite-size pieces.
  • Cut your ham or other protein into bite-size pieces, as well. Any protein you use should be thoroughly cooked before adding it to the soup. Turkey would also work well in this recipe.
  • Add everything, including the broth, to your stock pot and simmer until tender. It took mine about an hour, but your times may vary depending on the size and thickness of your vegetables. Stir occasionally and add water if the soup reduces too much.
  • After everything is tender, you can remove your pot from the heat and allow the soup to cool.
  • I like to use a cooking sheet as a workspace to contain any drips. You can set up your bags. If you don’t have easy-fill bags like these, you can use a coffee mug or wide-mouth mason jar to hold the bag open while you fill it.
  • Spoon your desired amount into the bags. Carefully squeeze out all of the air and lay the bags flat on your tray. You may need to wipe up the drips. It’s okay to stack the bags as long as they are clean and dry(otherwise, they might freeze together). You can place paper towels between the freezer bags if you’re worried about them being stuck together.
  • Place the bags in your freezer overnight or until frozen solid.
  • Once the bags are frozen, you can store them easily in your freezer. Place them upright, lay them flat, or however they fit.
  • To reheat, you can defrost them in your fridge overnight. Or let your bag sit in a bowl of warm water for a few hours to defrost. You can even peel away the bag and warm up the soup in a microwave-safe bowl or in a pan on your stove or campfire. It’s up to you!
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