Split Pea Soup With Ham
Homemade Split Pea Soup with Ham is a slow simmered,hearty, wholesome, and delicious meal to make with a leftover ham bone.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (39 g) unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion diced (about 1 ½ cup)
- 3 medium carrots peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 3 stalks celery diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ham bone plus additional slices of ham if desired
- 1 pound (450 g) dried split peas rinsed, picked over, and drained
- 5 cups (1200 ml) chicken broth can use reduced sodium if desired
- 3 cups (720 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh thyme for garnish optional
- Croutons for serving optional
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until the veggies start to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the ham bone and slices, split peas, chicken broth, water, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, stir, and cover. Allow to simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
- Remove the ham bone and slices and chop all the meat into small pieces.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup if desired, then stir the chopped ham back into the soup. Serve immediately with fresh thyme and croutons.
Notes
- Ham Bone Substitutes: If you don't have a ham bone handy, look for smoked ham hocks or ham shanks in the butcher case. They'll add tremendous flavor to your pea soup. Another less expensive option would be to use a few strips of uncooked smoked bacon.
- Make Vegan Split Pea Soup: You can leave out the Ham completely if you like and replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock. If you're missing the smoky flavor, liquid smoke can be added as well.
- To Blend or Not to Blend: It's up to you! I like to blend the soup only partially so that there are still visible carrots and peas. Blended too much, this soup might be too thick. If that happens, stir in some extra broth.
- To Store: Once your split pea soup has cooled down, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat servings in the microwave, or over gentle heat on the stovetop. You can also freeze this soup for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4114IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg
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