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Traditional Split Pea and Ham Soup Recipe

This classic Pea and Ham Soup recipe is hearty, warming, and perfect for chilly days. Made with wholesome ingredients like split peas and ham hock, this recipe is easy to make and full of flavor.

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Ingredients

number of servings
7
  • 2 cups split peas Added to
  • 1 ham hock (2-3 cups of leftover ham) Added to
  • 1 onion, chopped Added to
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped Added to
  • 2 Stems celery, chopped Added to
  • 1 bay leaf Added to
  • 6 cups chicken broth Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
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Directions

30 min.
1. Step

In a large saucepan, combine the split peas, ham hock, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaf, and chicken broth.

2. Step

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.

3. Step

Remove the ham hock and bay leaf from the soup and discard.

4. Step

With an immersion blender, or transfering the soup to a blender, puree until smooth.

5. Step

Chop up the meat from the ham hock and add it to the soup.

6. Step

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Step

Serve with crusty bread and adollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.

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