Ham and Split Pea Soup Recipe — A Great Soup

This hearty split pea soup with ham has a slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtle smoky flavor. An ideal fall or winter soup — great for lunch or dinner.


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8
Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 ribs celery, diced

  • ½ onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed

  • 1 pound ham, diced

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 quart chicken stock

  • 2 ½ cups water

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste


Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Stir in celery, onion, and sliced garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent but not brown, 5 to 8 minutes.

  2. Stir in split peas, ham, and bay leaf. Pour in chicken stock and water; stir to combine and simmer until peas are tender and soup has thickened, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to serve.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
374 Calories
14g Fat
37g Carbs
25g Protein


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