Name: Best Pea and Ham Soup recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 260 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 ham hock; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs thyme large; 2 onions peeled; 2 carrots washed; 3L water; 2 tbs butter; 2 onions diced peeled; 1 carrot diced peeled; 2 celery sticks diced peeled; 1 bunch parsley roughly chopped small; 500g green split peas

by laurab_aus Last updated on 07/09/2019

The best pea and ham soup you will ever taste - best served with fresh, crusty bread. - laurab_aus

Ingredients

1 ham hock
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs thyme large
2 onions peeled
2 carrots washed
3L water

Soup

2 tbs butter
2 onions diced peeled
1 carrot diced peeled
2 celery sticks diced peeled
1 bunch parsley roughly chopped small
500g green split peas

Method

Step 1

To make the soup, place the ham hock, bay leaves, thyme, onions, carrots and 3L of water in a large pot.
Step 2

Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is falling off the bone.
Step 3

Strain the stock, reserving the liquid and the meat.
Step 4

For the soup, melt the butter in a large pot and fry the onions, carrots and celery for approximately 10 minutes until soft.
Step 5

Add the parsley and cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Add split peas and stock, and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours or until the peas are falling apart and the soup has thickened.
Step 6

Allow to cool slightly, then blend to a smooth puree, adding water if necessary.
Step 7

Add the meat from the hock, season with salt and pepper and simmer for another 5-10 minutes before serving.