Perfect Split Pea Soup

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while smoked sausage provides similar flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

Chop 3 carrots, 3 ribs of celery, and 1 large white onion into small pieces.

In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, melt 4 tablespoons of salted butter.

Once the butter is melted, add the chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Add 1 pound of dry split peas, 4 cups of water, and 6 cups of chicken broth to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.

Add in the ham hock and 1 teaspoon of thyme, then stir.

Cover the pot, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 90 minutes.

After 90 minutes, check that the peas are tender and remove the ham hock from the pot.

Shred the ham from the ham hock and add it back into the soup, leaving some for topping individual bowls if desired.

Decide if you want to puree the soup for a smoother texture; if so, use an immersion blender or vented blender.

Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting based on the broth and ham flavor.

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

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