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Dutch pea soup · Netherlands

Split Pea and Ham Hock Soup with Butter

A hearty and comforting soup made with green split peas, ham, and onions.

70 minutes6 servings
Split Pea and Ham Hock Soup with Butter
Photo: Hortensja Bukietowa · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse the split peas and soak them overnight.
  2. In a large pot, add the peas, ham hock, onion, and garlic.
  3. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. Remove the ham hock and discard.
  6. Add butter and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Blend the soup until smooth if desired.
  8. Serve warm.

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