Ina's Split Pea Soup Recipe

Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup with Ham

Anyone else get excited about Split Pea Soup? Split Pea and Ham Soup 1 ham hock 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup finely chopped yellow onions 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1 teaspoon salt, or as needed 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed under cool water and drained 1 pound Smithfield ham, diced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 8 cups chicken stock or water 1 bay leaf 2