Split Peas With Ham

9 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 12 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 smoked ham hock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 ounces yellow split peas

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute garlic, celery, carrot in oil with red pepper & cumin.
  2. 2
    Add chicken broth, ham, bay leaf.
  3. 3
    split peas and simmer till cooked, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4
    Mash or blend peas -- i use a hand blender, but you could use a blender, food processor, or even a hand masher.

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