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.
Servings 4
Calories 306kcal
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
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