Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 leek, white part only,washed and diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 lbs ham hocks (preferably smoked); 2 bay leaves; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 pinch dried chili flakes (optional); 1 1/2 cups split peas; 10 cups chicken stock; 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped; 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; coarse salt; freshly cracked black pepper; additional stock or water, if needed to thin the soup

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 leek, white part only,washed and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lbs ham hocks (preferably smoked)
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 pinch dried chili flakes (optional)
1 1/2 cups split peas
10 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
coarse salt
freshly cracked black pepper
additional stock or water, if needed to thin the soup

1
Heat the butter in a Dutch oven or large soup pot on medium heat.
2
Add the onion, carrot, celery, leek, and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Add the ham hock, bay leaves, thyme, chile flakes and split peas and cook 2 minutes longer.
4
Increase heat to high.
5
Add the stock and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low.
7
Simmer soup, partially covered, for 2 hours or until split peas are soft, stirring occasionally.
8
Remove the ham hock and take meat off bone and reserve.
9
Discard the bay leaves and thyme stalks.
10
With a hand held blender smooth puree some of the soup.
11
If the soup is too thick add some more water or stock to loosen.
12
Return meat to the pot, bring back to a boil and add the chopped coriander& parsley.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Serve hot.

1422

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

221

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 medium yellow onion, diced, 1 large carrot, diced, 1 stalk celery, diced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Split Pea Soup

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