Split Pea Soup Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Servings:
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 cups + 2 tablespoons water, divided
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 pound dried split peas
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 smoked ham hock
  • 1 pound cubed ham
Directions
  1. In a large stock pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons water. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Allow them to cook down, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the dried split peas, vegetable broth, and remaining water.
  3. Add the rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and ham hock.
  4. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. Remove the ham hock and discard. Using an immersion blender, blend about 1/3 of the soup, until it begins to get creamy.
  6. Add the cubed ham. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.