Split pea and ham soup
Serves 6
425g packet green or yellow split peas, rinsed 2 tablespoons oil 1 large onion, diced 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 1 stick celery, chopped 1 ham hock 3L water or chicken stock 1 bay leaf and fresh sprig of thyme salt and pepper Sauté onion, carrot and celery in large pot. Add ham hock, split peas and water or stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for approx. 90mins until peas are tender. Remove ham hocks from soup, set aside to cool. Puree soup, adjust seasoning. Add more liquid if needed. Remove the ham from the bone, break into pieces and return to soup. Serve soup hot with crusty bread. |