A comforting and nutritious soup made from split peas, vegetables, and ham, perfect for a cozy meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h 30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 450 g dried split peas
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 ham hock or bone
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2000 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the split peas under cold water and set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot, combine the split peas, ham hock or bone, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened.
Step 5
Remove the ham hock or bone from the pot, shred any meat off the bone, and return the meat to the soup.
Step 6
Discard the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.