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Ham and Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ham and Split Pea Soup Recipe

A hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup with a slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtle smoky flavor, ideal for fall or winter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

  • soup pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 pound dried split peas rinsed
  • 1 pound cooked ham diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 2.5 cups water
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • 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, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

An ideal soup for lunch or dinner during the colder months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 1187mgPotassium: 805mgFiber: 15gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 3mg
Keyword comfort food, Fall Recipes, Ham and Split Pea Soup, hearty soups, soup recipes, Winter Recipes
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