The Only Split Pea Soup Recipe You'll Ever Need

smoked ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey ham reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more economical for sautéing.

Rinse split peas under cold water until clear.

Heat olive oil in a 6.5 quart dutch oven over medium heat.

Add diced onion, celery, and carrots; sauté for about 15 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add smoked ham hock, split peas, bay leaf, and chicken stock to the pot.

Pour in 2 cups of water, adding more if needed.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer with the lid cracked for about 60 minutes.

Add remaining carrots after 15 minutes of simmering.

Adjust water as necessary during cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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