GERMAN SPLIT PEA SOUP

German Split Pea Soup image

Provided by Boo Chef in West Te

Categories German

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 small celery root, peeled and finely chopped
kosher salt
2 tablespoons flour
10 sprigs flat leaf parsley
8 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 lb split peas, rinsed and drained
2 large smoked ham hocks, about 2 lbs
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Place oil and bacon in a 6-qt. pot and cook over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add onions, celery, carrots, and celery root, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour; cook for 3 minutes.
Tie parsley, thyme, and bay leaves together with kitchen twine; add to pot with peas, ham hocks, and 7 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until peas are very tender, about 1 hour. Remove from heat. Discard herbs. Transfer hocks to a plate to let cool; pull off and chop the meat; discard fat, skin, and bones. Stir meat into soup, season with salt and pepper, and ladle soup into bowls.
Sprinkle with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.7, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 89.7, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 20.2, Sugar 7.8, Protein 20.1