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Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.","group":"Prep","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.","group":"Prep","title":"Add the minced garlic","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the rinsed split peas, ham hock, chicken broth, water, bay leaf, and dried thyme to the pot. Stir to combine.","group":"Simmer","title":"Add the rinsed split peas, ham hock, chicken broth, water, bay leaf","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 75 to 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas have broken down and the soup is thick.","group":"Simmer","title":"Bring the mixture","timerMinutes":90,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the ham hock from the soup. Let it cool slightly, then shred the meat off the bone. Discard the bone and fat, and return the shredded meat to the pot.","group":"Finish","title":"Remove the ham hock from the soup","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finish"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.","group":"Finish","title":"Remove the bay leaf","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finish"}],"notes":"Rinsing the split peas thoroughly helps prevent excess foam. For a smoother texture, you can partially blend the soup before adding the shredded ham back in.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["large pot","Dutch oven","wooden spoon","chef's knife"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"bowl","note":"Approximately 2.5 liters total"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld and it thickens further."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. 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