Split Pea & Smoked Pork Soup
Hearty split pea soup with smoky pork and tender vegetables. Comes together in under 50 minutes with minimal hands-on time.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rinse split peas in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water, stirring gently.
Step 2
Combine ham hock, split peas, water, and bay leaf in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, skimming foam from the surface.
Step 4
Add onion, carrot, and celery. Stir to combine and return to a gentle simmer.
Step 5
Continue simmering until peas break down completely and soup thickens, 20–25 minutes.
Step 6
Remove ham hock and bay leaf. Shred any meat from the bone and return meat to the pot.
Step 7
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Simmer 2 more minutes to meld flavors.
Step 8
Ladle into bowls and serve hot. Soup will thicken as it cools; thin with water if needed.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart minimum)
- fine-mesh strainer
- wooden spoon
- ladle
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