Split Pea Soup With Ham

1. 1

   Cut the onion and cook it in butter in a pot. Add the celery, lard, leek, ham hock and slices of smoked ham

2. 2

   Add the 2,5L of water, thyme, bay leave and add pepper to taste. Do not add salt because there is enough salt in the meat already.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and let simmer for 1 1/2hr.

4. 4

   In the mean time, cut the bread into dices and fry the in olive oil. Dry with a towel and set aside

5. 5

   Take the ham and smoked ham, ham hock, thyme and bay leave out of the soup. Blend the soup in a blender

6. 6

   Cut the some smoked ham and ham hock into bite size pieces, put back in soup. When you serve the soup, top with bread croutons.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.