Split Pea Soup A La Julia Child Recipe

Name: Split Pea Soup A La Julia Child
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Ham Stock; 2 well-washed and scrubbed split ham hocks; 3 quarts water; 1 cup chopped carrot (coarse is fine); 1 cup chopped onion; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon thyme; 5 whole cloves or 5 allspice berries; The Soup; 3 tablespoons butter; 2/3 cup diced celery; 2/3 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced carrot; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 quarts ham stock, heated; 1 1/2 cups split peas or 1 1/2 cups yellow split peas

Servings: persons

The Ham Stock
2 well-washed and scrubbed split ham hocks
3 quarts water
1 cup chopped carrot (coarse is fine)
1 cup chopped onion
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme
5 whole cloves or 5 allspice berries
The Soup
3 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup diced celery
2/3 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced carrot
3 tablespoons flour
2 quarts ham stock, heated
1 1/2 cups split peas or 1 1/2 cups yellow split peas

1
For the stock, put the ham hocks in a kettle with water to cover by 2 inches.
2
Make an herb bouquet with washed cheesecloth, using the bay leaves, thyme and cloves or allspice.
3
Put this in the pot, along with the carrots, onions and celery.
4
Simmer 3 to 4 hours with the kettle cover slightly open.
5
Or, simmer in crockpot for 8 hours on low.
6
Skim occasionally.
7
Strain and degrease.
8
Easiest way to degrease is to make ahead and chill, remove fat when cold.
9
Freeze if you want.
10
To make the soup, set a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter.
11
Saute the vegetables, stirring, for 5 minutes.
12
Blend in the flour and cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
13
Remove from the heat and cool briefly, blend in the hot ham stock and the split peas.
14
Bring to a simmer, stirring.
15
Cover and cook about 45 minutes until peas are tender.
16
Salt and pepper to taste after 1/2 hour of simmering.
17
When cooked, mash or puree the soup depending on the consistency you want.
18
Garnish with homemade croutons or sauteed ham bits if desired.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Ham Stock, 2 well-washed and scrubbed split ham hocks, 3 quarts water, 1 cup chopped carrot (coarse is fine), and more.

Yes, Split Pea Soup A La Julia Child 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 A La Julia Child

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