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4.38 from 16 votes

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 306kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

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: 2cups | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 68.2g | Protein: 27.1g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1438mg | Fiber: 25g