German Split Pea Soup | Saveur

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 small celery root, peeled and finely chopped
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 10 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb. green split peas, rinsed and drained
• 2 large smoked ham hocks (about 2 lbs. total)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste