Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. dried yellow split peas
  • 6 c. chicken broth
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 1 c. chopped potatoes
  • 1/2 c. onions, chopped
  • 1/4 c. carrots, chopped
  • 2 smoked ham hocks
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped leeks
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 3/4 tsp. salt

Method

  • In Dutch oven soak peas in cold water 1 hour.
  • Drain.
  • Add broth, celery, potatoes, onions, carrots, ham hocks, bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon garlic.
  • Simmer 1 hour.
  • Remove bay leaf and ham hocks from soup.
  • Remove meat.
  • Blend soup in a blender to desired smoothness. Return meat and blended soup to pan.
  • Saute leeks and 1 tablespoon garlic in olive oil.
  • Add leek mixture, water, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer 1 1/2 hours.