Put the split peas in a bowl with the bicarbonate of ... Add the mustard to the soup and season with salt and pepper. Use a stick blender to blend to a rough purée, add the ham hock meat back ...
Put a lid on the pan, leaving it slightly ajar, and simmer for 40–50 minutes, or until the split peas are cooked through. Add the coconut milk and simmer until the soup thickens slightly ...