Split Pea Soup With Ham
4.5 (24 ratings)
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- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 4
- Cuisine
- American
Ingredients
- 3 carrots (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 leaves bay
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups split green peas (dried and sorted)
- 1 smoked ham hock (or ham or bacon)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 cups water
- salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic vinegar (optional garnish)
Steps
- 1
Saute carrots, onion and celery in a large soup pot over medium high heat using non stick spray.
- 2
Season with salt and pepper before adding oregano, bay and garlic.
- 3
Saute 60 more seconds then add peas and ham hock.
- 4
Season with a bit more salt and pepper then add in broth and water. Bring to a boil then simmer for 45 minutes until peas are tender.
- 5
Check for seasoning and add salt or pepper if needed.
- 6
Remove ham hock and bay leaves before serving with a splash of balsamic on top to taste.
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