Ingredients
- 1 pound dried split peas
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 ham hock, scored
- 1 pound country ham, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
Preparation
1. Place peas in large pot, cover with water by 2 inches, and soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain. Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook 4 minutes. Add celery and carrots and cook until soft. Add garlic.
2. Add ham hocks and ham and cook until ham begins to brown. Add peas, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes and cook 2 minutes. Add stock, bay leaf, and thyme and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally, and adding water as needed. Adjust seasoning before serving.
