Description
Split pea soup with ham is the ultimate comfort food, delivering warmth and satisfaction in every bowl. This hearty dish combines creamy split peas with smoky ham, creating a delightful symphony of flavors that will remind you of cherished family gatherings. Perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep, this recipe is as nourishing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green split peas
- 1 meaty smoked ham hock (about 1 pound)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions, carrots, and celery in a drizzle of olive oil until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, bay leaves, and thyme; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed split peas and the smoked ham hock. Pour in vegetable broth to cover all ingredients.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until peas are tender and creamy.
- Remove the ham hock; shred meat off the bone before returning it to the soup.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg