Dairy-Free Split Pea Soup with Ham

Ingredients

• 1 lb Dried Split Peas
• 1 large Smoked Ham Hock
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 8 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Measure 1 lb of dried split peas and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Place the rinsed split peas in a large 8-quart heavy-bottomed pot.
2. 2Add the 1 large smoked ham hock, 2 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces), 2 stalks of celery (cut into 1/2-inch pieces), 1 medium onion (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces), and 2 cloves of garlic (peeled and minced) to the pot with the split peas.
3. 3Pour in 8 cups of vegetable broth and add 1 bay leaf. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the split peas are very tender and starting to break down.
4. 4Carefully remove the 1 large smoked ham hock from the pot. Place it on a cutting board and, once cool enough to handle, shred the meat from the bone using two forks. Discard the bone and any excess fat.
5. 5Return the shredded ham meat to the pot. Stir well to combine.
6. 6Remove and discard the 1 bay leaf from the soup. Season the soup with 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of black pepper. Stir again and taste, adding more salt and pepper if desired.
7. 7Serve the Dairy-Free Split Pea Soup hot.

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