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Rustic Smoky Split Pea and Pork Hock Soup with Chunky Veggies
Smoky Split Pea Soup with Tender Smoked Pork Hock You Can Make at Home
This Hearty Split Peas, Tender Pork, and Chunky Veggies is hearty, creamy, and full of flavor. It’s the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings.
Why you’ll love Smoky Split Pea and Pork Hock Soup:
It’s cozy, smoky, and hearty with tender pork and creamy split peas. Every spoonful is filling, flavorful, and perfect for chilly nights.
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Smoky Split Pea and Pork Hock Soup
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Soak Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 depending on size 1x
- Category: Soups, Stews
- Method: Easy
Description
Warm, smoky, and packed with veggies, this soup hits all the comfort notes. The pork hock makes it rich and meaty, while split peas and lentils give it a creamy, hearty texture.
Ingredients
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 3 cups dried split peas
- 1 cup dried green lentils
- Water, as needed
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly crushed black pepper, to taste
- Dried thyme, to taste
- ±2.2 kg smoked pork hock (Eisbein), bone in, skin on (we used 2 medium hocks)
Instructions
- Place 3 cups dried split peas and 1 cup dried green lentils in a large container, cover with boiling water, and leave for 1½–3 hrs, or overnight if you’ve got time. Top up with water if needed.
- In a very large pot, add the ±2.2 kg smoked pork hock, bone in, skin on.
- Cover with water and simmer gently for 3–4 hrs until the meat is super tender. Don’t add salt or spices yet, as the pork is smoky enough.
- Take the hock out of the pot and set it aside. Keep that flavorful liquid.
- Add 1½–1¾ of the diced carrots, 1½–1¾ of the diced celery, 1½–1¾ of the diced onions, 3/4 of the soaked split peas, and 3/4 of the soaked lentils to the pot.
- Cook everything until soft and mushy. Use a hand blender if you want it extra creamy, but leave a few chunks.
- Season with salt, freshly crushed black pepper, and dried thyme to taste. Feel free to toss in any extra herbs you like.
- Chop the tender hock into bite-sized pieces and stir them into the soup.
- Add the remaining diced carrots, celery, onions, split peas, and lentils.
- Cook for another 30–45 minutes so you still get chunky bites. Stir occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Remove from heat.
- Dish into bowls, top with pulled pork, chopped parsley, and a sprinkle of fresh grated Parmesan if you like. Extra cozy points if you serve with this 4-ingredient artisan bread
Notes
Own creation, prepared, tried and tested by Esme: SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Cozy up with smoky pork hock, split peas, and lentils in a hearty homemade soup perfect for cold days.
Smoky Split Pea and Pork Hock Soup delivers rich, hearty flavor with tender pork and creamy legumes. Each spoonful is comforting, filling, and perfect for cozy dinners. The mix of chunky vegetables, split peas, and smoky pork makes it an irresistible meal that anyone will want to serve again.
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Thanks, I really enjoyed trying out your recipes this weekend. This is saved for next weekend.
Mwah – thank you so much dear – Please if you can provide feedback on what you tried and tested.
Remember, this one is one that I made, and it’s very versatile, so add or delete and make it your own. I promise you next time when I make it, it will not be the same.
Thanks again for trying out recipes from my blog. <3 it
Again a great recipe 👍✌
Thank you so much – we enjoyed the last of it yesterday evening, and still delicious