Pioneer Woman Split Pea Soup Recipe
Are you looking for a warm, cozy meal? The Pioneer Woman Split Pea Soup Recipe is perfect. It is hearty and very filling.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried green split peas.
- 1 meaty ham hock or ham bone.
- 2 tablespoons salted butter.
- 1 large yellow onion diced.
- 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced.
- 2 stalks celery chopped fine.
- 2 cloves garlic minced.
- 6 cups chicken broth or water.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
- 2 bay leaves.
Instructions
Prep the Peas
- Rinse the dried peas in cold water. Pick out any small stones or dirt. Drain them well in a colander.
Sauté the Vegetables
- Melt butter in your large pot. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until they are soft. This takes about five minutes.
Add the Garlic
- Add the minced garlic to the pot. Stir it for only one minute. Do not let it burn. It should smell very good.
Combine the Main Items
- Pour in the dried peas and broth. Add the ham hock and bay leaves. Sprinkle in the dried thyme.
Simmer the Soup
- Bring the liquid to a boil. Then, turn the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid. Let it simmer for one hour.
Check the Texture
- The peas should be very soft. The soup will look thick. Remove the bay leaves now.
Shred the Ham
- Take out the ham hock. Pull the meat off the bone. Chop the meat into small bits. Put the meat back in.
Season and Serve
- Taste the soup first. Add salt and pepper if needed. Stir well and serve it hot.
Notes
- Want to know how to make Pioneer Woman Split Pea Soup Recipe even better.
- Use a high-quality ham bone.
- The bone has marrow that adds depth.
- If the soup is too thick, add water.
- Some people like it very smooth.
- You can use a blender for that.
- Do not add salt until the end.
- Ham is already very salty.
- Adding it too early might ruin it.
- Always sauté your veggies first for flavor.
- This builds a great base for the soup.
- Serve it with crusty bread or crackers.