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Split pea soup

19) Split Pea Soup with Smoked Ham Hock

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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dried split peas rinsed
  • 1 smoked ham hock approximately 1 to 1.5 pounds
  • 1 large onion chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 carrots diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 celery stalks diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Add peas, ham hock, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, broth, water, bay leaf, thyme, and pepper to slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 8 hours.
  3. Remove ham hock; discard bone and fat. Shred meat.
  4. Return shredded ham to the soup. Taste and add salt if necessary.
  5. Remove bay leaf and serve.