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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 (13 ounce) smoked ham hock
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1 cup sliced carrots
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1 cup sliced celery
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1 cup chopped leek, rinsed
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh sage
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2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
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1 pound dried green or yellow split peas
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9 cups water, plus more as desired
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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¼ teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Directions
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ham hock, flattest-side down; cook, turning once until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add carrots, celery and leek to the pot; cook, stirring often, until softened and bright, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, sage and thyme; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Return the reserved ham hock and any accumulated juices to the pot. Stir in split peas, water, pepper and salt.
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Bring to a boil over high heat; boil, undisturbed, for 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer. Simmer, uncovered and undisturbed, for 20 minutes. Cover and continue simmering, undisturbed, until the peas are tender and the ham starts to pull away from the bone, 40 to 55 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in paprika; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
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Remove the soup from the heat. Transfer the ham hock to a cutting board; let stand until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes. Cut the meat into about 1/4-inch pieces, discarding bone, fat and skin. Stir the ham into the soup, along with lemon juice. Add additional water, as needed, to reach desired consistency. Ladle the soup into 6 bowls and drizzle with the paprika oil.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
363 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
54g | Carbs |
21g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size 1 cup soup & 3/4 teaspoon paprika oil | |
Calories 363 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 54g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 21g | 75% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 21g | 42% |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
Vitamin A 4210IU | 84% |
Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
Vitamin D 4IU | 1% |
Vitamin E 1mg | 9% |
Folate 230mcg | 58% |
Vitamin K 26mcg | 22% |
Sodium 238mg | 10% |
Calcium 68mg | 5% |
Iron 4mg | 22% |
Magnesium 53mg | 13% |
Potassium 820mg | 17% |
Zinc 3mg | 27% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.