This rustic pork soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. Slow-simmered ham hocks infuse the broth with deep, smoky flavor while dried split peas break down to create a naturally thick, creamy consistency without any heavy cream. Sweet carrots, earthy onions, and hearty potatoes add texture and nutrition, making every spoonful satisfying. It’s a simple, one-pot meal that tastes even better the next day, perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious, savory liquid. This classic American-style soup is easy to make and brings warmth to any table.
Pork Soup
Description
This rustic pork soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. Slow-simmered ham hocks infuse the broth with deep, smoky flavor while dried split peas break down to create a naturally thick, creamy consistency without any heavy cream. Sweet carrots, earthy onions, and hearty potatoes add texture and nutrition, making every spoonful satisfying. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple, one-pot meal that tastes even better the next day, perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious, savory liquid. This classic American-style soup is easy to make and brings warmth to any table.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse the dried split peas under cold water and place them in a large pot with 6 cups of water.
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Cover and let the peas soak for at least 1 hour, or overnight for softer peas.
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Drain the soaking water and return the peas to the pot.
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Add the ham hock, diced onion, diced carrot, diced potato, and the remaining 6 cups of fresh water.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the peas are tender and the ham is falling off the bone.
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Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, discard the bone and skin, and return the meat to the pot.
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Stir in the broken spaghetti noodles and simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes until the noodles are cooked through.
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Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed, keeping in mind the saltiness of the ham.
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Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 4965.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 179.6g277%
- Saturated Fat 40.5g203%
- Cholesterol 42.5mg15%
- Sodium 14022.1mg585%
- Total Carbohydrate 767.5g256%
- Dietary Fiber 71.8g288%
- Sugars 274.2g
- Protein 64.2g129%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
You can make split pea soup (using this recipe) without soaking the peas first, but the soup will take longer to cook until the peas are tenderâÂÂabout 2 hours.
