Ham Bone Split Pea Soup
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
280 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Ham Bone Split Pea Soup
Description
This soup starts by sautéing diced carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in olive oil to build a savory base. Adding dried split peas, a ham bone, thyme tied with kitchen string, and a bay leaf along with water allows the soup to develop deep flavors as it simmers uncovered for about an hour. The peas soften and dissolve, thickening the broth and creating a creamy consistency without blending.
Once hearty and thick, the ham bone is removed, cooled, and the meat is shredded or diced and returned to the pot, enhancing the soup with tender chunks of ham. Seasoning with salt and pepper at the end customizes the final taste.
This soup pairs well with crusty bread or simple sides and can make use of leftover ham, making it a practical meal after holiday dinners or roasts. If the soup thickens too much, adding a little water restores preferred soup consistency.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces split peas dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 carrot peeled and diced
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 2 talks celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ham bone leftover
- 4 prigs thyme tied with kitchen string, leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups water cool
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 carrots, ½ cup onion, 2 stalks celery and 2 cloves garlic. Saute for five minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add 1 leftover ham bone, 12 ounces dried split peas, 6 cups cool water , 4 sprigs thyme leaves and 1 bay leaf. Stir and cover. Heat to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for one hour with the lid off or set askew so steam can escape. When the peas have broken apart and soup is thick it's ready. If the ham bone split pea soup is too thick, add additional water, ½-1 cup at a time.
- Remove ham bone and and let it cool until you can handle it. Pull any excess meat off the bone and dice or shred it into bite-sized pieces. Stir in the ham and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Notes
- Add water gradually during simmering if the soup gets too thick to maintain desired texture.
- Remove the ham bone before serving and add any softened meat back into the soup for extra flavor and protein.
- This soup can be reheated gently on the stove or in a slow cooker.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 469mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 673mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5180IU | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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