Pea and Ham Protein Soup

• 1-2 scoops Bulk Nutrients Pea Protein Isolate
• 2 onions
• 2 carrots
• 300 grams split peas
• 300 grams frozen peas
• 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 crushed garlic clove
• 1 chicken or vegetable stock cube
• 3 and a half cups hot water
• 500 gram ham hock *
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Step 1: In a large pot, sauté onions (chopped) and garlic till softened.
2. Step 2: Add diced carrot and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Dissolve stock cube in 1/2 cup of water and add to the pot. Also add the remaining water and split peas.
4. Step 4: Cook for 45 minutes on a low heat or until your split peas are well softened.
5. Step 5: Add frozen peas and cook for another 15 minutes. With a hand blender place into the soup and blend to a smooth soup, or if you like chunky you can leave as is! Add ham hock and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Step 6: Add pea protein and stir through until well combined.

Nicole Frain

A core part of the Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole's studies have placed her as a Food Science and Nutrition industry leader in Australia.

She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and more recently competing as an international level cyclist.