German Split Pea Soup Recipe @ TotallyChefs

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 slices bacon, minced
• 1 large onion, minced
• 2 ribs celery, minced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and minced
• 1 small celery root, peeled and minced*
• Kosher salt to taste
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 2 sprigs parsley
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb. green split peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 large smoked ham hock or smoked turkey leg
• Freshly, ground pepper to taste