Pea and Ham Soup
Creamy split pea and smoked ham hock soup with celery and garlic, a classic comfort dish that serves four.
TOTAL TIME
10 hr 24 min
ACTIVE TIME
24 min
QUANTITY
~4.25 l
DIFFICULTY
Easy
CUISINE
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Who’s eating
A
Cooking for A typical adult.
This should leave everyone comfortably full.
Ingredients0/10
Tools0/15
Ingredients0/10 gathered · 4 servings
400g
3,500ml
2clove
1piece
2piece
2piece
1piece
2piece
1tsp
1pinch| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 400g | — | — | |
| 2 | | 3,500ml | — | — | |
| 3 | | 2clove | — | — | |
| 4 | | 1piece | — | — | |
| 5 | | 2piece | — | — | |
| 6 | | 2piece | — | — | |
| 7 | | 1piece | — | — | |
| 8 | | 2piece | — | — | |
| 9 | | 1tsp | — | — | |
| 10 | | 1pinch | — | — |
Tools17 items
Serveware1 item
Procedure38 steps
1 of 38
Tip the split green peas into the large bowl.
Dried split green peas · 400 g
⏱ 15s
ResultDried split green peas2 of 38
Pour the cold water over the peas so they are covered by at least 5 cm.
Water · 1,500 ml⏱ 15s
ResultSplit peas in soaking water3 of 38
Leave the peas to soak at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight, until plump.
⏱ 8 hr
ResultSoaked split peas in water4 of 38
Tip the peas and their soaking water into the colander in the sink and let the water run away.
⏱ 20s
ResultDrained soaked split peasused in step 226 of 38
Lay the garlic cloves on the chopping board.
Garlic · 2 clove
⏱ 5s
ResultGarlic7 of 38
Crush each clove under the flat of the knife to loosen the skin, then peel it away.
⏱ 20s
ResultPeeled garlic cloves10 of 38
Lay the onion on the chopping board.
White onion · 1 piece⏱ 5s
ResultWhite onion11 of 38
Cut the onion in half through the root and peel off the papery skin.
⏱ 30s
ResultPeeled white onion12 of 38
Chop the onion halves into small, even pieces.
⏱ 45s
ResultFinely chopped onion13 of 38
Scrape the onion into the medium bowl.
⏱ 10s
ResultFinely chopped onion14 of 38
Lay the carrots on the chopping board.
Carrots · 2 piece⏱ 5s
ResultCarrots15 of 38
Peel the carrots from top to tail with the peeler.
⏱ 30s
ResultPeeled carrots16 of 38
Cut the carrots into small, even dice.
⏱ 45s
ResultFinely chopped carrot17 of 38
Add the carrot to the onion in the bowl.
⏱ 10s
ResultChopped onion and carrot18 of 38
Lay the celery sticks on the chopping board.
Celery sticks · 2 piece⏱ 5s
ResultCelery sticks19 of 38
Chop the celery into small, even pieces.
⏱ 40s
ResultFinely chopped celery20 of 38
Add the celery to the onion and carrot in the bowl.
⏱ 10s
ResultChopped onion, carrot and celeryused in step 2421 of 38
Lower the smoked ham hock into the stockpot.
Smoked ham hock · 1 piece
⏱ 10s
ResultSmoked ham hock22 of 38
Tip the drained peas into the pot around the ham hock.
⏱ 10s
ResultHam hock and soaked peas24 of 38
Add the onion, carrot and celery.
⏱ 10s
ResultHam hock, peas and vegetables25 of 38
Tuck the bay leaves in beside the ham.
Bay leaf · 2 piece⏱ 5s
ResultHam hock and pea mixture26 of 38
Grind the black peppercorns into the pot with the pepper mill.
Black peppercorns · 1 tsp
⏱ 20s
ResultSeasoned soup base27 of 38
Pour in the cold water so everything is covered.
Water · 2,000 ml⏱ 15s
ResultPea and ham soup base in water28 of 38
Bring the pot to the boil over a high heat.
⏱ 10 min
ResultBoiling pea and ham broth29 of 38
Skim off the grey foam that rises to the surface with the slotted spoon.
⏱ 1 min
ResultSkimmed pea and ham broth30 of 38
Lower the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 2 hours, stirring now and then, until the peas have collapsed and the meat falls from the bone.
⏱ 2 hr
ResultCooked pea and ham soup31 of 38
Lift the ham hock out of the pot onto the chopping board with tongs.
⏱ 20s
ResultCooked ham hock33 of 38
Throw away the bay leaves.
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⏱ 5s
34 of 38
Pull the meat off the hock with two forks and shred it into rough pieces, pushing the skin, fat and bones to one side.
⏱ 3 min
ResultPulled ham and hock trimmings36 of 38
Throw away the skin, fat and bones.
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⏱ 10s
37 of 38
Stir the ham through the soup and warm it for a minute.
⏱ 1 min
ResultPea and ham soup38 of 38
Taste, then season with salt only if it needs it — the ham is already salty.
Salt · 1 pinch⏱ 15s
ResultSeasoned pea and ham soupTotal Time10 hr 24 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 400 g | | Tip the split green peas into the large bowl.⏱ 15sResultDried split green peas |
| 2 | 1,500 ml | | Pour the cold water over the peas so they are covered by at least 5 cm.⏱ 15sResultSplit peas in soaking water |
| 3 | — | | Leave the peas to soak at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight, until plump.⏱ 8 hrResultSoaked split peas in water |
| 4 | Soaked split peas in waterstep 3 | | Tip the peas and their soaking water into the colander in the sink and let the water run away.⏱ 20sResultDrained soaked split peasused in step 22 |
| 5 | Pea soaking waterstep 4 | — | Rinse the drained peas briefly under cold running water.⏱ 5s |
| 6 | 2 clove | | Lay the garlic cloves on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultGarlic |
| 7 | Garlicstep 6 | | Crush each clove under the flat of the knife to loosen the skin, then peel it away.⏱ 20sResultPeeled garlic cloves |
| 8 | Peeled garlic clovesstep 7 | | Chop the garlic finely.⏱ 30sResultFinely chopped garlic |
| 9 | Finely chopped garlicstep 8 |  | Scrape the garlic into the small bowl.⏱ 10sResultFinely chopped garlicused in step 23 |
| 10 | 1 piece | | Lay the onion on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultWhite onion |
| 11 | White onionstep 10 | | Cut the onion in half through the root and peel off the papery skin.⏱ 30sResultPeeled white onion |
| 12 | Peeled white onionstep 11 | | Chop the onion halves into small, even pieces.⏱ 45sResultFinely chopped onion |
| 13 | Finely chopped onionstep 12 | | Scrape the onion into the medium bowl.⏱ 10sResultFinely chopped onion |
| 14 | 2 piece | | Lay the carrots on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultCarrots |
| 15 | Carrotsstep 14 | | Peel the carrots from top to tail with the peeler.⏱ 30sResultPeeled carrots |
| 16 | Peeled carrotsstep 15 | | Cut the carrots into small, even dice.⏱ 45sResultFinely chopped carrot |
| 17 | Finely chopped carrotstep 16 | | Add the carrot to the onion in the bowl.⏱ 10sResultChopped onion and carrot |
| 18 | 2 piece | | Lay the celery sticks on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultCelery sticks |
| 19 | Celery sticksstep 18 | | Chop the celery into small, even pieces.⏱ 40sResultFinely chopped celery |
| 20 | Finely chopped celerystep 19 | | Add the celery to the onion and carrot in the bowl.⏱ 10sResultChopped onion, carrot and celeryused in step 24 |
| 21 | 1 piece | | Lower the smoked ham hock into the stockpot.⏱ 10sResultSmoked ham hock |
| 22 | Drained soaked split peasstep 4 | | Tip the drained peas into the pot around the ham hock.⏱ 10sResultHam hock and soaked peas |
| 23 | Finely chopped garlicstep 9 | | Add the garlic.⏱ 5sResultHam hock, peas and garlic |
| 24 | Chopped onion, carrot and celerystep 20 | | Add the onion, carrot and celery.⏱ 10sResultHam hock, peas and vegetables |
| 25 | 2 piece | | Tuck the bay leaves in beside the ham.⏱ 5sResultHam hock and pea mixture |
| 26 | 1 tsp | | Grind the black peppercorns into the pot with the pepper mill.⏱ 20sResultSeasoned soup base |
| 27 | 2,000 ml | | Pour in the cold water so everything is covered.⏱ 15sResultPea and ham soup base in water |
| 28 | — | | Bring the pot to the boil over a high heat.⏱ 10 minResultBoiling pea and ham broth |
| 29 | — | | Skim off the grey foam that rises to the surface with the slotted spoon.⏱ 1 minResultSkimmed pea and ham broth |
| 30 | — | | Lower the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 2 hours, stirring now and then, until the peas have collapsed and the meat falls from the bone.⏱ 2 hrResultCooked pea and ham soup |
| 31 | — | | Lift the ham hock out of the pot onto the chopping board with tongs.⏱ 20sResultCooked ham hock |
| 32 | Pea soup with bay leavesstep 31 | | Fish out the bay leaves with the slotted spoon.⏱ 15sResultPea soupused in step 35 |
| 33 | — | — | Throw away the bay leaves.⏱ 5s |
| 34 | — | | Pull the meat off the hock with two forks and shred it into rough pieces, pushing the skin, fat and bones to one side.⏱ 3 minResultPulled ham and hock trimmings |
| 35 | Pea soupstep 32 | | Scrape the pulled meat into the soup.⏱ 15sResultPea soup with pulled ham |
| 36 | — | — | Throw away the skin, fat and bones.⏱ 10s |
| 37 | — | | Stir the ham through the soup and warm it for a minute.⏱ 1 minResultPea and ham soup |
| 38 | 1 pinch | | Taste, then season with salt only if it needs it — the ham is already salty.⏱ 15sResultSeasoned pea and ham soup |
| Total Time | 10 hr 24 min | ||
Serving
- Ladle the hot soup into 4 warmed bowls and serve.
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 91% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 387kcal | |
| 26g | |
| 1g | |
| 0.2g | |
| 71g | |
| 5g | |
| 8g | |
| 158mg |
Ingredients0/10
Tools0/15
Recipe
Pea and Ham Soup
Creamy split pea and smoked ham hock soup with celery and garlic, a classic comfort dish that serves four.
What you’ll doYou will soak split peas overnight, prep vegetables and garlic into fine dice, then simmer everything together with a smoked ham hock for two hours until the peas break down completely. Skim foam from the boil, shred the ham meat once it falls from the bone, then season carefully—the ham contributes significant salt already.
Serves4
Total10 hr 24 min
LevelEasy
Ingredients
- Dried split green peas400 g
- Water3,500 ml
- Garlic2 clove
- White onion1 piece
- Carrots2 piece
- Celery sticks2 piece
- Smoked ham hock1 piece
- Bay leaf2 piece
- Black peppercorns1 tsp
- Salt1 pinch
Tools
TongsLarge stockpotPepper millGarlic bowl (small bowl)Pea soup bowl (small bowl)Chef's knifeMedium bowlLarge bowlSlotted spoonWooden spoonColanderBowlPeelerLadleForkChopping boardSoup bowl
Method
1
Tip the split green peas into the large bowl.
15sLarge bowlDried split green peas · 400 g
2
Pour the cold water over the peas so they are covered by at least 5 cm.
15sLarge bowlWater · 1,500 ml
3
Leave the peas to soak at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight, until plump.
8 hrLarge bowl
4
Tip the peas and their soaking water into the colander in the sink and let the water run away.
Result · Drained soaked split peas · used in step 22
20sColanderSoaked split peas in water · step 3
5
Rinse the drained peas briefly under cold running water.
5sLarge bowlPea soaking water · step 4
6
Lay the garlic cloves on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardGarlic · 2 clove
7
Crush each clove under the flat of the knife to loosen the skin, then peel it away.
20sChopping board, Chefs knifeGarlic · step 6
8
Chop the garlic finely.
30sChopping board, Chefs knifePeeled garlic cloves · step 7
9
Scrape the garlic into the small bowl.
Result · Finely chopped garlic · used in step 23
10sGarlic bowl (small bowl)Finely chopped garlic · step 8
10
Lay the onion on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardWhite onion · 1 piece
11
Cut the onion in half through the root and peel off the papery skin.
30sChopping board, Chefs knifeWhite onion · step 10
12
Chop the onion halves into small, even pieces.
45sChopping board, Chefs knifePeeled white onion · step 11
13
Scrape the onion into the medium bowl.
10sMedium bowlFinely chopped onion · step 12
14
Lay the carrots on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardCarrots · 2 piece
15
Peel the carrots from top to tail with the peeler.
30sChopping board, PeelerCarrots · step 14
16
Cut the carrots into small, even dice.
45sChopping board, Chefs knifePeeled carrots · step 15
17
Add the carrot to the onion in the bowl.
10sMedium bowlFinely chopped carrot · step 16
18
Lay the celery sticks on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardCelery sticks · 2 piece
19
Chop the celery into small, even pieces.
40sChopping board, Chefs knifeCelery sticks · step 18
20
Add the celery to the onion and carrot in the bowl.
Result · Chopped onion, carrot and celery · used in step 24
10sMedium bowlFinely chopped celery · step 19
21
Lower the smoked ham hock into the stockpot.
10sLarge stockpotSmoked ham hock · 1 piece
22
Tip the drained peas into the pot around the ham hock.
10sLarge stockpotDrained soaked split peas · step 4
23
Add the garlic.
5sLarge stockpotFinely chopped garlic · step 9
24
Add the onion, carrot and celery.
10sLarge stockpotChopped onion, carrot and celery · step 20
25
Tuck the bay leaves in beside the ham.
5sLarge stockpotBay leaf · 2 piece
26
Grind the black peppercorns into the pot with the pepper mill.
20sLarge stockpot, Pepper millBlack peppercorns · 1 tsp
27
Pour in the cold water so everything is covered.
15sLarge stockpotWater · 2,000 ml
28
Bring the pot to the boil over a high heat.
10 minLarge stockpot
29
Skim off the grey foam that rises to the surface with the slotted spoon.
1 minLarge stockpot, Slotted spoon
30
Lower the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 2 hours, stirring now and then, until the peas have collapsed and the meat falls from the bone.
2 hrLarge stockpot
31
Lift the ham hock out of the pot onto the chopping board with tongs.
20sChopping board, Tongs
32
Fish out the bay leaves with the slotted spoon.
Result · Pea soup · used in step 35
15sPea soup bowl (small bowl), Slotted spoonPea soup with bay leaves · step 31
33
Throw away the bay leaves.
5sSmall bowl
34
Pull the meat off the hock with two forks and shred it into rough pieces, pushing the skin, fat and bones to one side.
3 minChopping board, Fork
35
Scrape the pulled meat into the soup.
15sLarge stockpotPea soup · step 32
36
Throw away the skin, fat and bones.
10sLarge stockpot
37
Stir the ham through the soup and warm it for a minute.
1 minLarge stockpot, Wooden spoon
38
Taste, then season with salt only if it needs it — the ham is already salty.
15sLarge stockpotSalt · 1 pinch
39
Ladle the hot soup into 4 warmed bowls and serve. → Into 4 equal portions
Result · Pea and Ham Soup
40sSoup bowl, LadleSeasoned pea and ham soup · step 38
Printed 10 October 2026