Name: Ham Hock and Split Pea Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ham hock, about 1 pound; 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed and drained; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 6 cups of water; Salt and pepper

Ham Hock and Split Pea Soup Recipe

Danella Totten Modified: February 18, 2024

How To Make Ham Hock and Split Pea Soup Recipe

A warm, hearty soup loaded with tender ham hock and split peas.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1.5 hours

Total: 1 hour 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 ham hock, about 1 pound
1 pound dried split peas, rinsed and drained
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cups of water
Salt and pepper

Instructions

In a large pot, bring water, ham hock, split peas, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaf, and thyme to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours or until the ham hock is tender and falling off the bone.
Remove ham hock from the pot and let cool. Discard the skin and bones, and shred any meat.
Remove bay leaf from the pot and blend the soup with an immersion blender until silky smooth.
Return the shredded meat to the pot and heat through.
Season generously with salt and pepper.
Serve hot and enjoy!