Spanish Style Split Pea Soup

A split pea soup inspired by the flavors of Spain.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  spanish  chorizo sausages (Recommended Brand Palacios)
• 1  ham steak
• 1 (8 ounce) bag  dried split peas
• 3  carrots
• 1  head garlic
• 1  large yellow onion
• 1  green pepper
• 2  bay leaves
•  pepper
• 2  teaspoons cumin
• 2  chicken bouillon cubes
• 3 -4  cups water
• 1⁄4 cup white wine

Directions

1. Slice the Choriza and render the oil in a pot (Le Creuset French Oven).
2. Take out the chorizo and add chopped garlic, onion, green pepper, bay leaves, cumin, and chicken boullon cubes, season with ground black pepper.
3. sautee until translucent and starts to stick on bottom of pot.
4. De glaze pot with wine.
5. Add peas, water, cubed ham, and chorizo.
6. Simmer for 45 min to 1 hour.