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

review

Recipe by

Lorraine Nicolini

@Lorraine_Nicolini

North Haledon, NJ

Great soup for a cold winter's day!

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yield serving(s)

prep time 15 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Stove Top

Ingredients For split pea soup with ham

3/4 c

chopped onion
1/2 c

chopped celery
1/2 c

chopped carrots
2

garlic cloves, chopped
1

ham hock, smoked
1

ham steak, diced small
2 qt

chicken broth
1 lb

split peas
1

bay leaf
salt & pepper, to taste
1/4 c

olive oil, extra virgin

How To Make split pea soup with ham

1
Heat oil in Dutch Oven. Add onion, celery, carrots & garlic. Add salt & pepper, to taste. Saute until soft.

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.
3
Once done, remove bay leaf and ham hock. Remove fat and meat from bone. Dice meat and return to pot.
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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