split pea soup with ham

Name: Split Pea Soup with Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) chopped onion; 1/2 cup(s) chopped celery; 1/2 cup(s) chopped carrots; 2 - garlic cloves, chopped; 1 - ham hock, smoked; 1 - ham steak, diced small; 2 quart(s) chicken broth; 1 pound(s) split peas; 1 - bay leaf; - salt & pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin

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Lorraine Nicolini

North Haledon, NJ

Updated on Jan 11, 2015

Great soup for a cold winter's day!

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Stove Top

yield Full Pot

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrots
2 - garlic cloves, chopped
1 - ham hock, smoked
1 - ham steak, diced small
2 quarts chicken broth
1 pound split peas
1 - bay leaf
- salt & pepper, to taste
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin

How To Make split pea soup with ham

Step 1

Heat oil in Dutch Oven. Add onion, celery, carrots & garlic. Add salt & pepper, to taste. Saute until soft.

Step 2

Add chicken broth, split peas, ham hock, ham and bay leaf. Cover, and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours on medium heat.
Step 3

Once done, remove bay leaf and ham hock. Remove fat and meat from bone. Dice meat and return to pot.
Step 4

At this point, you can use immersion blender to smooth out ingredients. Once done, you can add more salt and/or pepper if necessary. Serve and enjoy!
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