Split Pea Soup

• doses: 8 servings
• tempo ativo: 10 minutes
• tempo total: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredientes

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2 smoked ham hocks (1 1/2 to 2 lb. total)

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

3 medium carrots, finely chopped

3 medium stalks celery, finely chopped

2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts only, sliced into thin half-moons

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 bay leaves

1/2 tsp. dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus fresh thyme leaves for serving

1 lb. dried green split peas, rinsed, picked through

6 c. (or more) low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 lemon, juiced (about 2 tbsp.)

Instruções

In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat oil. Cook ham hocks, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

In same pot over medium heat, combine onions, carrots, celery, and leeks; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaves, and thyme and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

Add peas, broth, and ham hock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, bring to a simmer, and cook, mostly covered, stirring occasionally, and adding more water or broth if soup gets too thick, until peas are tender, about 1 hour.

Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs (if used). Transfer ham hock to a cutting board and shred meat. Using an immersion blender or standard blender, puree about one-quarter of soup. Return soup to pot along with lemon juice and shredded ham hock; season with salt and pepper.

Divide soup among bowls. Top with thyme leaves; season with more pepper.

Informação Nutricional

• Calorias: 487
• Gordura Total: 16 g
• Gordura Saturada: 4 g
• Gordura Trans: 0 g
• Colesterol: 69 mg
• Sódio: 1014 mg
• Carboidratos Totais: 32 g
• Fibra Alimentar: 15 g
• Açúcares Totais: 5 g
• Proteína: 42 g