Ultimate Pea and Ham Soup

• 50 g butter
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 1 (1 1/4 kg) ham hocks
• 3 liters water
• 500 g split peas, rinsed till water runs clear

1. Heat butter in a large saucepan about 3.5 - 4 litres.
2. Add onion and saute for 12 minutes or until caramelised.
3. Add ham hock and 3 litres of cold water.
4. Bring to the boil and simmer for 1.5 hours.
5. Remove ham hock and set it aside.
6. Add split peas to the soup and simmer for 2 hours or until dissolved and thickened.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Remove the meat from the ham hock, chop it coarsely and add it to the soup.
9. Ladle it into bowls.
10. Serve with a dollop of creme frache or drizzle with EV olive oil.

butter, onions, ham hocks, liters water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ultimate-pea-and-ham-soup-310836 (may not work)