Split Pea Soup For A Winter'S Day Recipe

Name: Split Pea Soup For A Winter'S Day
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 to 4 large carrots, peeled and diced; 4 ribs celery, diced; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 3 bay leaves; 1 sprig each of fresh: rosemary, sage, thyme, marjoram; 6 whole black peppercorns; 1 pound dried, green split peas, rinsed and picked over for stones.; one 2-pound smoked ham hock; 3 quarts homemade chicken stock; 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper and smoked paprika to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 to 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
4 ribs celery, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
3 bay leaves
1 sprig each of fresh: rosemary, sage, thyme, marjoram
6 whole black peppercorns
1 pound dried, green split peas, rinsed and picked over for stones.
one 2-pound smoked ham hock
3 quarts homemade chicken stock
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper and smoked paprika to taste

1
Heat the olive oil in a deep stock pot and add the onions, carrots, and celery. Saute until soft, about 12 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and bay leaves and cook for 2 minutes.
3
Make a bouquet garni using the fresh herbs and peppercorns. Tie tightly and place into pot.
4
Pour the peas into the pot, and nestle the ham hock on top.
5
Pour in the stock, add salt, and bring it to boil.
6
Reduce heat to simmer, cover and gently simmer for 2 1/2 hours, skimming foam from the top and stirring occasionally.
7
After simmering, remove ham hock from soup and cool. Remove bouquet garni and discard.
8
Chop up the ham hock and return to pot.
9
Season soup with more salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper and some smoked paprika to taste.
10
Serve piping hot with crusty bread or oyster crackers. Garnish with a drizzle of your best olive oil and some crumbled bacon.

390

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* 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 extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 to 4 large carrots, peeled and diced, 4 ribs celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Split Pea Soup For A Winter'S Day 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 For A Winter'S Day

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