Split Pea Soup

Recipe

  • 1 8 ounce bag of split peas (clean and soak your peas for 20 minutes prior to cooking)

  • 2 tbs. unsalted butter

  • 2 tbs. olive oil

  • 1 medium onion diced

  • 3-4 finely diced garlic cloves

  • 1 cup diced carrots

  • 3 stalks of diced celery

  • 2 medium potatoes cubed

  • 1 quart unsalted chicken broth

  • 1 pound smoked pork chops cubed (optional ham hock)

  • salt

  • pepper

  • 2 bay leaves

    Directions

In a stockpot drizzle your olive oil and add your butter to melt. Add your diced onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Simmer till onions are translucent. Add your pork and sauté for 3 minutes until lightly browned. Add your chicken broth and cleaned and drained split peas, bay leaves and bring to a medium boil for 25-30 minutes. Add your potatoes and simmer till the potatoes are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a small squeeze of sour cream drizzled on top and a warm slice of buttered french bread!! De-lish!!!