Split Pea and Ham Soup
A hearty and comforting soup made with split peas, ham, and vegetables.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Bay leaf - 1
- Chicken broth - 6 cups
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Celery - 2 stalks, chopped
- Carrots - 2, chopped
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Diced ham - 1 cup
- Ham bone - 1
- Split peas - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- Rinse the split peas and set aside.
- In a large pot, add the ham bone, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Saute for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the split peas, diced ham, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the peas are soft and the soup is thickened.
- Remove the ham bone and bay leaf from the soup.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it's smooth, or leave it chunky if you prefer.
- Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed, then serve the soup hot.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 7g