Split Pea and Ham Soup
A nostalgic and comforting split pea soup with savory ham flavor, perfect for cozy winter evenings.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Split peas dried green split peas
- 2 cups Ham leftover ham bone or chopped cooked ham
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 3 Carrots
- 3 stalks Celery
- 3 cloves Garlic smashed and chopped
- 2 Bay leaf
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 8 cups Chicken broth or water
- 2 tbsp Olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: Lemon and parsley
Instructions
- Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Add ham bone or chopped ham, and split peas to the pot.
- Pour in chicken broth, add bay leaf and thyme, and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 60-75 minutes until peas break down and soup thickens.
- Remove ham bone, shred meat, and adjust salt and pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with lemon and parsley if desired.
Notes
A squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley brighten up the flavors of this cozy soup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 33.3gFat: 10.5gSaturated Fat: 2.8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 867mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3.3g