Split-Pea Soup

Preparation info
  • Makes 10 cups 2.5 l ) ;

    8 to 10

    first-course servings
    • Difficulty

      Complex

Appears in
Soup: A Way of Life

By Barbara Kafka

Published 1998

  • About

I don’t like sliced frankfurters on top of pea soup, but they can be added. Instead, I top the soup with crisp cubed croutons for satisfying and contrasting crunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450 g) split peas
  • 1 small smoked ham hock (10<

Method

In a tall narrow stockpot, bring the peas, ham hock, stock, and bay leaves to a boil. Lower the heat. Simmer for 1 hour and 50 minutes. Remove the ham hock and allow to cool slightly. Remove and discard the skin. Tear the meat into bite-sized pieces.

While the soup is simmering, in a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Stir in the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, s