Hungarian Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Hungarian Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 ham hock, split in half; 2 medium onions, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, plus more for garnish; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 6 medium carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped dill, plus more for garnish; 8 cups chicken stock; 1 pound dried split peas; Sour cream for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ham hock, split in half
2 medium onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dill, plus more for garnish
8 cups chicken stock
1 pound dried split peas
Sour cream for serving

1
In a large heavy pot, brown the ham hock in the oil over medium high heat, turning occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes.
2
Stir the onions, garlic, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Stir in the carrots, celery, dill, stock, and split peas and bring to a simmer.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the split peas are very soft and falling apart, about 1 1/2 hours.
5
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste and serve garnished with the sour cream, dill fronds and paprika.

1257

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

169

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 ham hock, split in half, 2 medium onions, chopped, 5 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Hungarian 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.

Hungarian Split Pea Soup

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