Split Pea Soup Recipe

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 2 cups diced ham or ham hock* ((10 oz))
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
• 4 cups chicken stock (*)
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups yellow dry split peas* (rinsed and picked over (11-12 oz) )
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves)
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 medium Yukon or red potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced into half rings)
• 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (divided, added to taste)
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 g arlic cloves
• 2 Tbsp fresh dill or parsley (finely chopped)