Split Pea and Ham Soup
Keep warm with a hearty bowl of Split Pea Soup. It's thick and flavorful with carrots, celery, onions, and ham for the ultimate comfort food.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried split peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 ham bone
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and quartered
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sort through the dried split peas and discard any grit or discolored peas. In a bowl, place peas and enough water to cover. After a minute, remove any peas or skin that float to top. Rinse split peas and drain well.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring regularly, until softened.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Add dried split peas, ham bone, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, skimming off scum that may float on top.
- Lower heat, cover and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until peas are tender.
- In the last 30 minutes, add potatoes and cook until very tender. Using back of spoon, mash potatoes to help thicken soup.
- Remove ham bone and scrape meat from bone. Chop ham meat and return to pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into serving bowls and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 973mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3950IU | Vitamin C: 23.4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3.9mg