Creamy Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork
A hearty, comforting split pea soup with tender smoked pork ham hock and aromatic vegetables. One-pot, minimal prep, ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Place ham hock, split peas, onion, carrots, celery, and broth in a large pot.
Step 2
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and cover.
Step 3
Simmer covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are very soft.
Step 4
Remove ham hock and set aside to cool slightly, ~5 minutes.
Step 5
Blend soup with an immersion blender until creamy, or leave chunky if preferred.
Step 6
Shred meat from ham hock, discard bone, and stir meat back into soup.
Step 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid (5-quart)
- immersion blender (optional)
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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