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Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup features split peas and ham simmered in a delicious broth to create a thick and hearty soup.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried split peas yellow or green, about 14 oz.
  • 1 ham bone with meat or 2 cups leftover ham, diced
  • 4 cups water or additional broth if desired
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Sort through the peas to ensure there is no debris. Rinse and drain well.
  2. In a large pot, combine peas, ham, water, broth, parsley, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer covered for 1 hour.
  3. Add in celery, carrots, onion, pepper, thyme, and salt. Cover and simmer 45 minutes more.
  4. Remove ham bone and chop the meat. Return the meat to the soup and cook uncovered until thickened and the peas have broken down and the soup has thickened, about 20 minutes more.
  5. Discard the bay leaf and season with salt and additional pepper to taste.

Notes

  • The meaty ham bone can be replaced with diced or chopped leftover ham. Replace at least 2 cups of the water with additional broth for flavor if you do not have a ham bone.
  • This recipe does not require soaking the peas.
  • If desired, add 2 cloves of minced garlic along with the vegetables. 
  • The meaty ham bone can be replaced with diced or chopped leftover ham. Replace at least 2 cups of the water with additional broth for flavor if you do not have a ham bone.
  • Thicken split pea soup by allowing it to simmer uncovered for longer. If you're short on time, some of the peas can be mashed or blended.
  • Store cooked split pea soup in the refrigerator for about 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5cups Calories 255 (13%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 630mg (26%) Potassium 830mg (24%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3599IU (72%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5cups
Calories 255 13%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 630mg 26%
Potassium 830mg 18%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3599IU 72%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.