Traditional Irish Pea and Ham Soup

How to Make Traditional Irish Pea and Ham Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 cup split peas
• 1 large ham hock
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 large onions
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the split peas under cold water and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Chop the onion, carrots, and garlic. Add them to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

4. 4

   Add the rinsed split peas, ham hock, vegetable stock, thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt to the pot.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

6. 6

   Let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the split peas are tender and the ham is falling off the bone.

7. 7

   Once cooked, remove the ham hock and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat from the bone and return it to the soup.

8. 8

   Remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency.

9. 9

   Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.