In the past I have made pea and ham soup really thick and very green. Well, that is how it is meant to be. But this recipe is a little different, you can change it and add more spilt peas, for a thicker soup. I hope you love it like, I do.
Pea and Smoked Ham Soup Recipe
500 gr dried split pea's - soak over night in a bowl, that is really well covered in water. Next day strain it.
1 onion chopped
4 carrots grated
1 naturally smoked ham hock
Method
1 - In a large pot put all the ingredients in and cover with water. The more water the thinner it is.
2 - Simmer for about 2 hours or until the meat comes easily of the bone. You may have to remove a build up of scum, on the surface.
3 - Remove the bone and meat when it is ready. Shred the meat off the bone.
4 - Before blending you can remove some of the liquid so it will not be so runny. Blend in a blender, the soup or use a stick blender, then add the meat.
5 - Taste and season with pepper, but watch the salt, the ham will be salty.
