Split Pea Soup
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4.6
Split Pea Soup
Description
The soup begins by sautéing chopped onion and celery in olive oil until tender, then adding garlic for additional aroma. Bay leaves, dried thyme, rosemary, and chicken broth are added alongside rinsed split peas and ham hocks, which infuse the broth with smoky depth as the soup gently simmers for about an hour until peas soften.
Once the peas are tender, ham hocks are removed and chopped carrots plus optional cooked ham are stirred in and cooked until tender. This step adds texture and sweetness, balancing the earthy split peas.
The finished soup has a thick, creamy consistency from the softened peas, with savory notes from the ham and herbs. Garnishing with fresh parsley adds freshness and color. Split Pea Soup can be enjoyed hot as a wholesome starter or main dish during cooler weather.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 celery chopped, ribs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ teaspoon rosemary dried
- 8 cups chicken broth or stock
- 16 ounces green split peas picked over and rinsed, dried
- 2 ham hocks (can use leftover ham bone from cooked ham)
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- 2 carrots chopped, small
- 2 cups ham optional, chopped, cooked
- parsley for garnish, optional, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, vegetable broth, peas, and ham hocks. Stir and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot with a lid and let the soup simmer for 60 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
- Remove the ham hocks and stir in the carrots and cooked ham, if using. Cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the soup thickens and carrots are soft.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 978mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1350mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3510IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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