Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup is a comforting dish with dried split peas, vegetables, and sometimes ham or bacon. The soup is seasoned with herbs and spices like thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper.

Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• ½ pound butter

• 2 ribs celery, medium dice

• 2 carrots, medium dice

• 1 large onion, medium dice

• Salt and pepper as needed

• 1 ham bone with meat

• 8 ounces split peas

• 3 quart of water, divided

• 1 cup chicken stock

• 1 Tablespoon granulated garlic

• 1 Tablespoon granulated onion

• 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme

Method

1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat and sweat the mirepoix of diced vegetables until they change color to a light brown.

2. Add the ham bone and sear on all sides.

3. Add enough water and cover with a lid. Let it cook for about half an hour; check the liquid level periodically so that it doesn’t dry out and burn.

4. Turn the heat to low, add the split peas and the cup of chicken stock, and stir well. Cover again and let it cook for another half hour.

5. Check the ham bone. You want the meat to be falling off the bone; if it is not yet tender, cook and cover for another half hour on low heat.

6. Pull the ham bone out and place it in a bowl to cool. Add another cup of water to the soup and stir until well combined. Add salt and pepper and simmer uncovered, continuing to stir.

7. When the ham bone has cooled, remove the meat from the bone and roughly chop the ham, being careful to discard any remaining bone, gristle, or fat.

8. Add the chopped ham to the soup, adding more water if needed, and let the soup simmer until the desired thickness is reached and the split peas have fully incorporated into the soup.

9. Add the granulated garlic, granulated onion, fresh thyme, and a pinch more salt and pepper.

10. Simmer for 10 minutes, add additional ingredients like cooked rice, potatoes, or barley for an extra hearty soup.

    
    
    
    

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