This split pea soup highlights the richness of ham stock and smooth, pureed split peas with none of the dry, gritty chunkiness. Garnish with ham and olive oil for an upgraded comfort dish on those cold winter evenings.
Ham Stock
Ingredients
- 454g (1 Pound) Brown Sugar Cured Ham
- 12g (4 cloves) Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 112g (4 oz) Small Onion, Chopped
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Thyme Sprig
- 1890g (8 Cups) Water
Equipment
- Stock Pot
Timing
Active Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Yield
6 Cups
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Create Stock
Combine all ingredients in a stock pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce flame to a simmer and cook for one hour.
Strain stock and chill.
Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 30g (1 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter
- 112g (4 Ounces) Small Onion, Chopped
- 60g (1) Carrot, Peeled and Chopped
- 50g (1 Stalk) Celery, Chopped
- 1182g (5 Cups) Ham Stock
- 225g (1 Cup) Split Peas
- 170g (6 Ounces) Brown Sugar Cured Ham, Chopped
- 1.6g (1 Tbsp) Parsley, Leaves, Chopped
- 1 Bay Leaf
- .5g (1 tsp) Thyme, Leaves Chopped
- 17g (1 Tbsp) Kosher Salt
- 2.3g (1 tsp) Pepper
- To Garnish
- 115g (4 oz) Brown Sugar Cured Ham, Chopped
- 26g (2 Tbsp) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Equipment
- Medium Heavy Bottom Pan
- Blender
Timing
Active Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Yield
4 Servings
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Combine Ingredients, Cook
In a heavy bottom pan, melt butter and sweat onions, carrots and celery for 5 minutes or until soft.
Add the stock, peas, ham, parsley, bay leaf and thyme.
Bring to a boil and reduce the flame to a simmer and continue cooking for 45 minutes or until peas are cooked. Mix occasionally, adding more stock if it gets to thick.
Discard bay leaf and Cool
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Puree and Serve
In a blender, puree until smooth and return to a clean pan.
Season with salt and pepper, return to a simmer.
Pour into your serving bowls and garnish with chopped ham and olive oil.
Summary
Recipe Name
Velvety Split Pea and Ham Soup
Author Name
Modernist Pantry
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Average Rating
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