Description
Warm your soul with this comforting split pea soup, a delightful blend of rich green peas, savory smoked ham, and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-make dish promises to fill your home with its earthy aroma and bring loved ones together around the dinner table. Enjoy a bowl today for a nostalgic taste of comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green or yellow split peas
- 1 meaty smoked ham hock (about 1 lb)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the split peas and add the smoked ham hock. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and enough water to cover everything by about an inch. Add bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for about 1 hour or until peas are tender and creamy.
- Remove the ham hock; shred any meat off it into bite-sized pieces before returning it to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For a creamier texture, blend half of the soup with an immersion blender or serve chunky as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg