Split Pea Soup
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Split Pea Soup
Description
After rinsing and sorting the split peas, they are cooked with sautéed onion, celery, and carrots in broth and water along with ham hocks and dried thyme. The soup simmers for about 90 minutes, allowing the peas to soften and ham to release its smoky flavor. Once the ham is removed and shredded, it is stirred back in.
Depending on preference, the soup can be left chunky, partially blended with an immersion blender, or fully pureed for a smooth consistency. The combination creates a thick, rich soup with a balance of savory meat and softened vegetables.
This soup is ideal as a filling lunch or dinner starter and is satisfying in cooler weather. It pairs well with fresh bread or crackers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound split peas dried
- 1/4 cup butter salted
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 3 medium celery sliced, ribs
- 3 medium carrot sliced
- 4 cups water
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 ham hocks
- 2 teaspoons thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Place 1 pound dried split peas in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water. Pick out any debris or discolored peas. Drain well.
- Melt 1/4 cup salted butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium white onion (diced), 3 medium celery ribs (sliced), and 3 medium carrots (sliced). Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until onions are soft and translucent.
- Stir in the rinsed split peas, 4 cups water, and 6 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Add 2 ham hocks and 2 teaspoons dried thyme.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 90 minutes, or until peas are tender and ham is easily removed from the bone.
- Remove ham hocks from the pot. Shred the ham, discarding the bones, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- For a chunky soup, leave as is and stir the shredded ham back into the pot. For a partially pureed soup, use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup while leaving some chunks. For a smooth soup, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, or use an immersion blender directly in the pot.
- Stir the chopped ham back into the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 880mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4164IU | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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