Ingredients for Homey Split Pea Soup
- Dried Split Green Peas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Garlic Clove
- Chicken Stock
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- Smoked Ham Hocks
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
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How to Make Homey Split Pea Soup
- In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, sauté 1 medium diced carrot, 2 stalks diced celery, and 1 medium diced onion in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in 6 cups of vegetable or chicken stock, 1 cup dried green split peas (rinsed), 2 medium diced potatoes, 1-2 ham hocks (or substitute with 1 cup chopped leftover ham/turkey), 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the peas and potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Remove the ham hocks (or ham/turkey) from the pot and shred the meat, setting aside.
- Carefully transfer half of the soup to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Return the pureed soup to the pot along with the shredded meat.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
43g
Fat
16g
Carbs
19g
