German Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: German Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 slices bacon, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 small celery root, peeled and finely chopped; kosher salt; 2 tablespoons flour; 10 sprigs flat leaf parsley; 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb split peas, rinsed and drained; 2 large smoked ham hocks, about 2 lbs; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 small celery root, peeled and finely chopped
kosher salt
2 tablespoons flour
10 sprigs flat leaf parsley
8 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 lb split peas, rinsed and drained
2 large smoked ham hocks, about 2 lbs
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
Place oil and bacon in a 6-qt. pot and cook over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add onions, celery, carrots, and celery root, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour; cook for 3 minutes.
2
Tie parsley, thyme, and bay leaves together with kitchen twine; add to pot with peas, ham hocks, and 7 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until peas are very tender, about 1 hour. Remove from heat. Discard herbs. Transfer hocks to a plate to let cool; pull off and chop the meat; discard fat, skin, and bones. Stir meat into soup, season with salt and pepper, and ladle soup into bowls.
3
Sprinkle with reserved bacon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 slices bacon, finely chopped, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 celery rib, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, German Split Pea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

German Split Pea Soup

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