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Split Pea Soup With Ham Hocks
This stovetop split pea soup recipe takes minutes to prepare and can simmer all afternoon. Warm, delicious and loaded in fiber and protein.
Course
Entree, Soup
Cuisine
American
Diet
Vegetarian
Keyword
stovetop split pea soup
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
Total Time
55
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
306
kcal
Author
Liz DellaCroce
Ingredients
3
carrots
diced
1
medium
onion
diced
2
celery stalks
diced
1
teaspoon
dried oregano
2
leaves
bay
3
cloves
garlic
minced
2
cups
split green peas
dried and sorted
1
smoked ham hock
4
cups
chicken broth
low sodium
2
cups
water
salt and pepper to taste
Balsamic vinegar
optional garnish
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Instructions
Saute carrots, onion and celery in a large soup pot over medium high heat using non stick spray.
Season with salt and pepper before adding oregano, bay and garlic.
Saute 60 more seconds then add peas and ham hock.
Season with a bit more salt and pepper then add in broth and water. Bring to a boil then simmer for 45 minutes until peas are tender.
Check for seasoning and add salt or pepper if needed.
Remove ham hock and bay leaves before serving with a splash of balsamic on top to taste.
Notes
Excellent source of Vitamin A and Iron, good source Vitamin C and calcium
Nutrition
Serving:
2
cups
|
Calories:
306
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
68.2
g
|
Protein:
27.1
g
|
Fat:
0.6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0
g
|
Cholesterol:
0
mg
|
Sodium:
1438
mg
|
Fiber:
25
g