Best 8 Split Pea Soup With Ham Hocks Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating the most delightful split pea soup with ham hocks! Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or just starting your cooking journey, this in-depth article will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft a hearty and flavorful soup that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM HOCKS



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Slow cook your split pea soup while you are out for the day and a delicious dinner will be ready when you arrive back home! This is a real stick-to-your-ribs soup. The ham hock gives a great smoky flavor.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 7 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks
2 cups each chopped onions, celery and carrots
1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
2 bay leaves
Salad croutons, optional

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the broth, ham hocks, vegetables, split peas and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until ham hocks and peas are tender. , Discard bay leaves. Remove meat from bones when cool enough to handle; cut ham into small pieces and set aside. Cool soup slightly. , In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return soup to slow cooker; stir in reserved ham. Heat through. Garnish with croutons if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP



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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.

HAM HOCK SPLIT PEA SOUP



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Every Christmas we make a ham...and then we make pea soup...I love traditional pea soup but wanted it to have just a little more "oompf". so I added a little bit of spices and the results are pretty yummy.. This is not a "quick" recipe, but the flavors of the homemade ham stock are really worth the extra time. Hope you all like it.

Provided by dorisberube62

Categories     Ham

Time 6h

Yield 20 cups, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups split peas (picked over and rinsed)
6 cups ham stock (boil down ham bone)
5 bay leaves
5 cups chicken broth (**)
3 cups ham, diced
3 carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, with leaves finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 bay leaf
salt & pepper
1 dash parsley
1 dash thyme
1 dash marjoram
1 dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preperation Steps:
  • Make 6 cups of ham stock using either left over ham bone or store bought hamhock - sometimes for a little kick I use a smoked ham or ham hock. Put the ham hocks or ham bone in a pot add 8 quarts of water and the bay leaves and cook on a slow simmer for about 2 hours - this should yield about 6 cups of stock. Let this cool and then taste. **If it is salty then add plain water first and then chicken stock to create a total of 5 additional cups of liquid - total stock should equal about 10 to 12 cups. Put cooled stock in refrigerator to allow fat to rise to the top. Skim off as much fat as possible and set aside.
  • Dump the uncooked peas in a dish and pick over.take out any rocks, off color peas etc. Then put them in a pot and add water. Remove any floating debris. Drain and set aside.
  • Cooking:
  • In a large stock pot, heat 2 - 4 Tablespoons of the ham fat on a medium high heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery and saute till tender.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients except the salt and pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Taste. Now add salt and pepper as needed. Continue to cook for an additional 45 minutes or until peas are tender.
  • Remove the bay leaf.
  • Final step. If you like lumpy, clear broth pea soup then leave as is and enjoy. If you want it a little thick then partially puree 1/2 of the soup and if you want no lumps.Puree away.we use one of those blender sticks and mash around till its partially pureed.
  • Hope you all enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.4, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 1298.1, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 19.9, Sugar 8.2, Protein 33.4

SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CARROTS AND HAM HOCKS



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In less than half an hour, I can have the ingredients for my satisfying pea soup simmering away in my slow cooker. What a great treat to enjoy this soup on a chilly night.-Heidi Schmidgall, Hancock, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
2 smoked ham hocks
2 quarts water
2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until peas are tender. Skim fat; discard bay leaf. , Set ham hocks aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut ham into small pieces. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP RECIPE - A GREAT SOUP



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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

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM



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You'll turn to this split pea soup with ham all winter long-especially when you need to warm up! Use leftover ham to make split pea soup prep even easier.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chopped medium onion
4 carrots, thinly sliced
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 bag (16 ounces) green split peas, picked over and rinsed
Ham bone plus 2 cups reserved ham from the recipe Glazed Ham with Apricot-Mustard Sauce, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
4 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or 5-quart heavy pot with a lid, heat oil over medium. Add onion, carrots, celery, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add broth, split peas, ham bone, and 5 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and partially cover; simmer until peas are soft, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make croutons: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread and cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Remove and discard bone from soup. Working in batches, puree only 1/2 the soup in a blender (don't overfill); return to pot. Add ham cubes, and simmer until heated through. If necessary, thin with water. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Serve topped with croutons.

SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP - COOKS ILLUSTRATED



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Another, simpler version of their Split Pea and Ham soup using a ham steak and bacon. Excellentl flavour!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Ham

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped fine (about 1-1/2 cups)
salt
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
7 cups water
1 lb ham steak (left whole)
3 bacon, thick cut (left whole)
1 lb split peas, picked through and rinsed (2 cups)
2 thyme, sprigs of fresh
2 bay leaves
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
pepper
hot sauce, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat butter in large Dutch oven over medium high heat. When foaming subsides, add onion and 1/2 tsp salt; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, ham steak, bacon, green peas, thyme, and bay leaves. Increase heat to high and bring to simmer, stirring frequently to keep peas from sticking to bottom.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until peas are tender but not falling apart, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove ham steak, cover with foil to prevent drying out, and set aside. Stir in carrots and celery; continue to simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and peas have almost completely broken down, about 30 minutes longer.
  • When cool enough to handle, remove skin and shred ham into small pieces with two forks, Remove and discard thyme sprigs, bay leaves and bacon slices. Cut the fat off the bacon and chop into small pieces. Stir ham and bacon back into soup and return to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a few shakes of hot sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 1068.3, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 20.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 34.5

INSTANT POT® SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP



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Cooking split peas under pressure makes them nearly instantly creamy. This recipe is very close to a classic split pea soup, but I have the option of cooking with or without a meaty ham bone. If you just have ham, it will be just as great with the combination of celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, and split peas. Get ready for a thick and flavorful broth!

Provided by Diana71

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ tablespoons salted butter
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large stalk celery, diced
½ large onion, diced
½ pound diced cooked ham
1 potato, peeled and diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups chicken broth, divided
½ pound dried split peas
2 bay leaves
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), and select Saute function. Add butter and olive oil; heat until butter is melted. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until onion is nearly translucent, about 3 minutes. Add ham and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add potato; cook and stir to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pot, for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3 cups chicken broth, split peas, and bay leaves. Turn Saute function off.
  • Close and lock the lid and seal the valve. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 12 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, 2 to 3 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Unlock and remove the lid. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. If soup is too thick, select Saute function and add remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Stir until heated through and desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately with Cheddar cheese sprinkled over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2052 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of split peas. Green and yellow split peas are the most common, but you can also use red or brown split peas. Each type of pea has a slightly different flavor and texture, so using a variety will give your soup a more complex flavor.
  • Soak the split peas before cooking. This will help them cook more evenly and quickly. You can soak the peas in water for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
  • Use a ham hock or bone for added flavor. A ham hock or bone will add a rich, smoky flavor to your soup. You can also use a smoked turkey leg or chicken carcass.
  • Add vegetables to your soup. Vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all great additions to split pea soup. You can also add other vegetables, such as parsnips, turnips, or leeks.
  • Season your soup to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good basic seasonings for split pea soup. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, paprika, or chili powder.

Conclusion:

Split pea soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very affordable and easy-to-make soup. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious pot of split pea soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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