Smoky Split Pea Soup with Ham

Name: Smoky Split Pea Soup with Ham
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; Salt and pepper; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 bay leaf; 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed and drained; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 4 cups water; 1 smoked ham hock; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cups Simply Dressed™ Aged Parmesan Flavored Super Grains Croutons

0 Ratings You need to be a registered member to rate this.

Combine herbs and ham hock with onions, carrots, celery, split pea-chicken broth and Simply Dressed™ Aged Parmesan Flavored Super Grains Croutons for a smoky take on a favorite soup.

READY In

80 Minutes

PREP TIME

10 Minutes

COOK TIME

70 Minutes

SERVES

Save

Step 1:

Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic, thyme, marjoram, paprika, and bay leaf. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 2:

Add peas, broth, and water, stirring to combine. Add ham hock to the pot and completely submerge in liquid. Cover pot with lid, bring to a boil, and lower heat to a simmer, cooking until peas are tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 3:

Remove bay leaf and discard. Remove ham hock and place on a cutting board. Carefully remove any meat from the ham hock with a knife and roughly chop. Set aside in a small bowl.

Step 4:

Stir lemon juice into soup and season with salt and pepper. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree about half the soup, and stir to combine.

Step 5:

Serve in bowls and top each with chopped ham and 1/3 cup of croutons.