Cozy Split Pea Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 lb split peas
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1 smoked ham hock
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 russet potato, peeled and diced
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
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1 yellow onion, diced
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3 stalks celery, diced
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3 carrots, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
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1 bay leaf
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Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, diced onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for about 4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add split peas, ham hock, bay leaf, and chicken broth to the pot. Give everything a gentle stir to combine.
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Cover and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally and flipping the ham hock for even cooking.
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After an hour, check if peas have broken down to a mushy consistency. If not, simmer for 10 more minutes.
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Remove ham hock. Add diced potato to the soup and cook about 12 minutes until tender.
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While potatoes cook, remove meat from the cooled ham hock and shred into small pieces.
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Return shredded ham to the pot and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with crackers or crusty bread.
# Notes:
01 -
This hearty split pea soup costs about $9.51 to make and serves 6 generous portions at $1.58 per serving.
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The soup will thicken as it cools - thin with extra broth if needed when reheating.