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Split pea soup
Split pea soup
Split pea soup is a delicious and hearty soup made from dried split peas, vegetables, and sometimes ham or bacon for added flavor.
Ingredients
Method
- Rinse the dried split peas under cold water and remove any debris or stones. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- If using ham hock or bacon, add it to the pot and cook for a few minutes to release its flavors.
- Add the rinsed split peas, vegetable or chicken broth, water, bay leaf, and dried thyme to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 1 hour, or until the split peas are soft and cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the split peas are cooked, remove the bay leaf and, if using ham hock, shred the meat and discard the bone.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer a portion of the soup to a blender (in batches if needed) and blend until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
- Return the blended soup to the pot and stir well to combine. If the soup is too thick, you can add more broth or water to achieve your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the split pea soup hot and garnish with some chopped fresh herbs, croutons, or a dollop of sour cream if desired.
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