Discard ham hock and bay leaves; shred ham with forks. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Optional: Run an immersion blender through the soup for a few seconds for a thicker broth.
This soup is traditionally made with stock from a ham bone but this version uses a ... As modern gammons vary so much in flavour, be bold with the seasoning to get the classic pea soup flavour.
taste to check the seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed (the stock will be quite salty). Stir in the ham, allow to warm through in the hot soup and then serve, garnished with a few mint leaves.
At the first sign of cold weather, break out the split peas for a hearty pot of soup. The prep process is simple and, before you know it, those dried peas have softened into a smooth and ...