Split Pea Soup Recipe

Split Pea Soup Recipe

natashaskitchen.com

  • 2 hrs 20 min
  • Serves 8
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2 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 cups diced ham or ham hock
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
4 cups chicken stock, *
8 cups water
1½ cups yellow dry split peas*, 11-12 oz, rinsed and picked over
2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
5 medium Yukon or red potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into half rings
1½ tsp fine sea salt, divided, added to taste
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves
2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped