Pea And Ham Soup Recipe

Name: Pea And Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 smoked pork hock, large; 2 1/2 cups split peas; 100 ml olive oil; 3 large brown onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 carrots, chopped; 1/2 bunch celery, sliced; salt and pepper; 150 g pearl barley; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 3 bay leaves; 4 fresh thyme sprigs

Servings: persons

1 smoked pork hock, large
2 1/2 cups split peas
100 ml olive oil
3 large brown onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
1/2 bunch celery, sliced
salt and pepper
150 g pearl barley
2 large tomatoes, chopped
3 bay leaves
4 fresh thyme sprigs

1
Put hock in large pot, cover with water.
2
Bring to the boil to just blanch meat, drain and set aside.
3
Put peas in a sieve, wash thoroughly.
4
Heat oil in pot, add onion, garlic, carrot and celery.
5
Cook vegies for 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
6
Add pork, split peas, barley, tomato and herbs.
7
Add 2 1/2 liters of cold water, bring to the boil.
8
Simmer about 2 1/2 hours until soup is thickened, stir occasionally.
9
Remove hock from soup, shred meat from bone.
10
Add it to the soup, reheat and serve.

698

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 smoked pork hock, large, 2 1/2 cups split peas, 100 ml olive oil, 3 large brown onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pea And Ham 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.

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Pea And Ham Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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