Pea and Ham Soup Recipe

Name: Pea and Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: about 8 cups
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb (450g) dried green split peas, rinsed; 8 cups (2 liters) chicken or vegetable broth; 1 ham hock or 2 cups diced cooked ham; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste

British · Soup · 75 min total

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A comforting, hearty soup made with split peas and smoky ham, perfect for a cold day.

15
min prep

60
min cook

6
servings

320
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb (450g) dried green split peas, rinsed
8 cups (2 liters) chicken or vegetable broth
1 ham hock or 2 cups diced cooked ham
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in split peas, broth, ham hock (or diced ham), bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, until peas are tender and falling apart.
Remove ham hock if used; shred meat and discard bone. Return meat to soup.
Discard bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend, leaving some texture.

Tips

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Garnish with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream if desired.

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