Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 pound dried green split peas; 1 McCormick® Bay Leaves; 1 teaspoon McCormick® Whole Thyme Leaves; 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds smoked ham hock

By: McCormick Kitchens

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Our classic split pea soup recipe is the perfect cozy meal, combining tender split peas, flavorful spices, and the richness of ham hock for an extra savory kick. Whether you're new to making split pea soup or a seasoned pro, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen. Let's get cooking!

Recipe Info

Prep Time:

10m
Cook Time:

1h 45m
Ingredients:

12
Servings:

4
User Rating:

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken broth
1 pound dried green split peas
1 McCormick® Bay Leaves
1 teaspoon McCormick® Whole Thyme Leaves
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pounds smoked ham hock

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Key products

McCormick® Bay Leaves, 0.12 oz

$6.49

Unit price: per

McCormick® Whole Thyme Leaves, 0.75 oz

$6.99

Unit price: per

McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper, 3 oz

$6.99

Unit price: per

McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper, 1.5 oz

$4.99

Unit price: per

Instructions

In large stock pot or Dutch oven, on medium heat sautÃ© onions, carrots and celery in butter until translucent and softened, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add minced garlic, stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, peas, bay leaf, thyme, black pepper, salt and ham hock to the pot. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce low to simmer. Cover and let simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally (peas and ham hock should be tender).
Remove ham hock and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Shred or dice ham into small pieces, set aside.
Let soup simmer for an additional 30 minutes until peas are broken down; add ham back in.
Serve with fresh cracked black pepper from McCormick's Black Pepper Grinder, crackers, croutons or crusty bread.