Ingredients:
- 2 well-washed and scrubbed split ham hocks
- 5 whole cloves or 5 allspice berries
- 2 quarts ham stock, heated
Directions:
- For the stock, put the ham hocks in a kettle with water to cover by 2 inches.
- Make an herb bouquet with washed cheesecloth, using the bay leaves, thyme and cloves or allspice.
- Put this in the pot, along with the carrots, onions and celery.
- Simmer 3 to 4 hours with the kettle cover slightly open.
- Or, simmer in crockpot for 8 hours on low.
- Skim occasionally.
- Strain and degrease.
- Easiest way to degrease is to make ahead and chill, remove fat when cold.
- Freeze if you want.
- To make the soup, set a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Saute the vegetables, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Blend in the flour and cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cool briefly, blend in the hot ham stock and the split peas.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring.
- Cover and cook about 45 minutes until peas are tender.
- Salt and pepper to taste after 1/2 hour of simmering.
- When cooked, mash or puree the soup depending on the consistency you want.
- Garnish with homemade croutons or sauteed ham bits if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 210.5 Kcal (881 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 78.72 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.75g | 13% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 19.32mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 581.28mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 437.04mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 26.79g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 3.82g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2g | 17% | |
| Protein | 7.06g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.6mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 104.4mg | 10% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 32.19 Kcal (135 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 12.04 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.34g | 13% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 2.95mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 88.9mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 66.84mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.1g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 0.58g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.64g | 17% | |
| Protein | 1.08g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 10% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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