Split Pea Soup with Parsley and Thyme – New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association

Ingredients

• One ham hock, or 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
• 1 medium-large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 medium carrots, scrubbed and diced (about 1½ cups)
• 1 pound dried split green peas
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 8 to 12 cups chicken stock or water