Best 7 Red Pea Ham Hock Soup Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary delights, where tantalizing aromas fill the air and heartwarming soups redefine comfort food. In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the ultimate recipe for red pea ham hock soup, a dish that epitomizes the fusion of robust flavors, hearty textures, and nostalgic charm. As we explore various culinary interpretations, you'll uncover secrets to crafting a delectable soup that will transport your taste buds to a place of pure bliss. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of slow cooking, we'll guide you through each step, ensuring that your red pea ham hock soup becomes a cherished family tradition.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEA AND HAM SOUP (SLOW COOKER OR STOVE)



Pea and Ham Soup (slow cooker or stove) image

Recipe video above. This is a fabulous "throw it all in the slow cooker" soup. There's no need to cook the onion separately - it "sautés" itself in the fat from the ham that rises to the surface. Thick, hearty soup broth infused with incredible flavour from the ham! Use leftover ham bone, or purchase a ham hock.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains     Soup

Number Of Ingredients 12

500g / 1lb dried split peas ((Note 1))
1.2-1.5kg / 2.4-3lb ham hock (aka ham bone), bacon hock or MEATY leftover ham bone ((Note 2))
1/4 tsp salt ((start with less, adjust later))
3/4 tsp black pepper
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
2 bay leaves (, dried or fresh)
1 onion (, finely chopped)
1 carrot (, peeled and finely chopped)
2 celery sticks (, finely chopped)
8 cups (2 litres/qts) water
Parsley (, finely chopped)
Crusty bread for dunking!

Steps:

  • Place peas in slow cooker, push ham in. Scatter all ingredients around the ham bone, then pour over water.
  • Slow cook 8 to 10 hours on LOW or 6 hours on HIGH. (Or 2.5 hours on low on stove, 1 h - 1 hr 20 min pressure cooker/Instant Pot on HIGH)
  • Remove ham bone, shred ham meat. Discard bone and fatty skin.
  • Remove bay leaves. Use a stick blender to blitz 2 or 3 times - thickens soup but doesn't make it completely smooth (my preference, you can blend completely if you want).
  • Return ham into slow cooker, stir. Taste and add more salt if needed (soup gets lots of salt from ham).
  • Serve garnished with parsley. Serve with crusty bread for dunking - make a quick Irish Soda Bread, Garlic Bread or upgrade to Cheesy Garlic Bread!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 296 mg, Fiber 22 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 2 cups

CANADIAN YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM



Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham image

Creamy yellow pea soup studded with bits of ham, carrots, celery, and thyme. There is nothing like this one on a cold day! I am a Canadian now living in the US. and cannot get Habitant® soup anymore, so I came up with this version. I think it is as good as the real thing, if not better, because it is homemade.

Provided by channyharte

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups yellow split peas
1 ham bone with some meat
4 carrots, diced
½ large Spanish onion, diced
5 stalks celery, diced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
8 cups water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place split peas, ham bone, carrots, onion, celery, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper into a large pot; pour in water. Bring mixture to a boil and skim off any foam with a spoon. Reduce heat; place a lid on the pot slightly ajar to allow some evaporation. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and soup is thick, about 3 hours.
  • Remove ham bone from soup; strip meat from ham bone, chop meat, and return it to the pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 11.8 g, Sodium 995.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

LENTIL AND PEA SOUP (HAM HOCKS)



Lentil and Pea Soup (Ham Hocks) image

Try this hearty soup for supper with chunks of rye bread to dunk. All you'll need to finish a comfort food supper is some apples and cheese for dessert.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onions
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
12 cups water
1 cup dried brown lentils
1 cup dried split peas
4 smoked ham hocks (about 3 3/4 lbs)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 -2 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 1/4 cups chopped celery
lemon slice

Steps:

  • In a heavy (cast iron is best) dutch oven heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook about 5 minutes, stirring until soft.
  • Add remaining ingredients except carrots,celery and lemon slices.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover pot.
  • Simmer 1 1/4 hours.
  • Add carrots and celery.
  • Bring back to boil then reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, uncovered.
  • Remove pot from heat.
  • Lift out hocks and bay leaf, discard bay leaves.
  • Cool hocks enough to handle, remove fat and bones.
  • Put meat back in soup. Stir and heat gently.
  • Float a lemon slice on top of each serving.

CROCK POT SPLIT PEA AND HAM HOCK SOUP



Crock Pot Split Pea and Ham Hock Soup image

This combines a few recipes and is made with Redi-Base ultra low sodium broth base (obtained online) as the ham has enough sodium; bouillon would put it over the top for us. Easy and delicious. A major hit with the honey.

Provided by One Happy Woman

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lean ham hock, cut into three pieces
1 lb dried split peas, rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons redi-base low sodium chicken stock powder
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, scraped and chopped
6 cups water

Steps:

  • Put ham, peas, vegetables, seasonings and stock powder in the pot.
  • Pour the can of chopped tomatoes and the water over it all.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours, on low for 6-7.
  • Remove the ham bones and the bay leaf.
  • We serve this with lemon wedges: lemon juice on pea soup is delicious.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.1, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 52.7, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 21.3, Sugar 9.9, Protein 19.7

HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP RECIPE - A GREAT SOUP



Ham and Split Pea Soup Recipe - A Great Soup image

With the slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtly smoky flavor of the ham, this hearty soup is the ideal fall or winter soup -- a great one for lunches, or as a starter for dinner.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 pound ham, diced
1 bay leaf
1 pound dried split peas
1 quart chicken stock
2 ½ cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Stir in onion, celery, and sliced garlic. Cook slowly until the onions are translucent but not brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix in ham, bay leaf, and split peas. Pour in chicken stock and water. Stir to combine, and simmer slowly until the peas are tender and the soup is thick, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1186.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP



Ham and Split Pea Soup image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound dried split peas
1 ham hock
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound Smithfield ham, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
Parmesan Truffled Potato Chips, recipe follows
2 pounds red bliss potatoes, scrubbed well and patted dry, skins left on
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon truffle oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the peas in a large pot or bowl, cover with water by 2 inches and soak 8 hours or overnight. Drain the peas and set aside.
  • Score the ham hock. Place in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrots and cook, stirring, until just soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the ham hock and ham and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown. Add the drained peas, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes, and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add 8 cups of water, the bay leaf and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender, about 1 hour. (Add more water as needed, if the soup becomes too thick or dry.)
  • Remove the bay leaf and discard. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and serve immediately with Parmesan Truffled Chips on top.
  • Using a mandolin or very sharp, heavy knife, slice the potatoes into rounds as thin as possible, and place in a large bowl of water to prevent discoloration.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot to between 340 and 350 degrees F.
  • Pat the potatoes completely dry. Add to the oil in batches and cook until golden brown, stirring with a long handled spoon to turn and cook evenly, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and place in a large bowl. Toss with the cheese, truffle oil, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM HOCKS



Split Pea Soup with Ham Hocks image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
One 1-pound bag split peas, rinsed and picked through
1 1/2 pound smoked ham hock
2 quarts chicken stock, water, or combination
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery and carrots over medium-high heat. Add peas and ham hock and cover with stock by a couple inches. Bring to a simmer and cook about 1 hour until soup is thick and peas have almost disintegrated but not quite. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Remove ham hock and let cool. Pull meat from ham hock bone and shred. Garnish with ham and pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ingredients: Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Look for smoked ham hocks or ham bones for a richer flavor.
  • Soak the ham hocks or ham bones: Soaking the ham hocks or ham bones in water for several hours or overnight will help to remove some of the saltiness and make the meat more tender.
  • Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for red peas, but you can also use black beans, kidney beans, or a mix of different beans.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables such as onions, celery, and carrots add flavor and nutrition to the soup. You can also add other vegetables such as potatoes, bell peppers, or corn.
  • Season the soup well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, and other spices to season the soup to taste.
  • Cook the soup slowly: The longer the soup simmers, the more flavorful it will be. Aim to cook the soup for at least 2 hours, or even longer if you have time.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Common toppings for red pea soup include hot sauce, sour cream, and chopped green onions.

Conclusion:

Red pea soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give red pea soup a try.

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