Gluten-Free Ärtsoppa (Swedish Pea Soup) with Ham

Ingredients

• 1 lb Dried Green Peas
• 1 medium Ham Hock
• 8 cups Vegetable Broth (soy-free)
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 tsp Thyme
• 1 tsp Marjoram
• 1 tbsp Mustard
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the dried green peas and soak them in water for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
2. 2Drain the peas and place them in a large pot. Add the ham hock and vegetable broth.
3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
4. 4Remove the ham hock from the pot. Shred the ham and return it to the pot.
5. 5Add chopped onion, thyme, marjoram, mustard, salt, and pepper to the soup.
6. 6Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the peas are very soft and the soup has thickened.
7. 7Serve hot with gluten-free crispbread or crackers, if desired.

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