SPLIT PEA SOUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by lovemygolden
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse the ham hocks and split peas. Combine them in a deep 7- to 8-quart stockpot with 15 cups water. Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam, and boil for 5 minutes. Lower the heat to a simmer, add the leek, thyme, and bay leaf, and simmer gently until the peas are falling apart, about 1-1/2 hours. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring with a wooden spatula, until browned around the edges, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat down to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the carrots and celery, cover, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the carrots and celery are just tender, another 15 minutes. Transfer the ham hocks to a plate. Add the vegetables to the soup, scraping the skillet with the wooden spatula to release any browned bits. Stir in 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, the cloves, and the cayenne, and continue to simmer for 20 minutes to meld the flavors. Turn the heat off, discard the bay leaf, add the parsley, and puree the soup with an immersion blender (or in a regular blender, working in batches) until smooth. Cut the skin from the ham hocks, and then remove the meat from the bone, discarding any large pieces of fat. Dice the meat and add it to the soup. Reheat the soup over medium-low heat, simmering and stirring occasionally, until it's the consistency of heavy cream and pours easily from a ladle, about 10 minutes. Thin with a little water, if necessary. Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and cayenne. Serve hot. Make Ahead Tips The soup can be cooled and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. It will thicken as it cools, but will thin again when heated. Reheat slowly, adding water as needed, to prevent the bottom from burning. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 280; Fat (g): fat g 5; Fat Calories (kcal): 50; Saturated Fat (g): sat fat g 1; Protein (g): protein g 15; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 2.5; Carbohydrates (g): carbs g 44; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0; Sodium (mg): sodium mg 250; Cholesterol (mg): cholesterol mg 5; Fiber (g): fiber g 22;
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Matthew Curry
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Irfan Hero
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham.
Kevin Thecoolkid
[email protected]I'm always looking for new split pea soup recipes, and this one is definitely a winner.
mousa
[email protected]This soup is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or meat that you like.
Musa Boss
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, but the flavor is amazing.
Shemar Stephens
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy and convenient.
Joseph Conelly
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer.
Md Rakin
[email protected]I added some chopped kale to this soup and it was delicious! It gave the soup a nice extra boost of nutrients.
md golap
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this soup without the ham bone. It was still delicious!
BigRed 666
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Ambia Akter
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.
Will Davidson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
seema balchan
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the smokiness of the ham bone and the sweetness of the carrots and celery.
Lizzy Jone
[email protected]This is the best split pea soup I've ever had. The flavor is perfect and it's so creamy and thick.
Soso Jordan
[email protected]I've been making this split pea soup for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Wasillah Haqmal
[email protected]This split pea soup is delicious and comforting! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. It's definitely a keeper.