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Split Pea Soup Recipe with Ham

This is my go-to Split Pea Soup recipe with ham, made with just 6 ingredients not counting salt, pepper and olive oil. The soup I crave on cold nights!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course: Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce bag of dried split peas
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 large carrots (chopped)
  • 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 large or 2 small smoked ham hocks* (or 8 ounces cooked ham)

Instructions

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  1. Wash the peas and drain.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, saute onions and garlic in 2 teaspoons of oil over medium heat until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the peas, carrots, ham hock and chicken broth, then cover the pot and let it come to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Once it boils, reduce heat and cook for about 2 hours, or until the peas are soft and thickened.
  5. Make sure to check the liquid and consistency. You may need to add hot water if it becomes too thick.
  6. Remove ham hock, discard the skin and boned and serve with ham.

Notes

  • *(assuming 8 ounces meat removing bone and skin) based on 8 ounces ham calculated in nutritional information.
  • *(assuming 8 ounces meat removing bone and skin)
  • See variations and notes above.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/3 cups Calories 394kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 54.5g (18%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 8.5g (13%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 33.5mg (11%) Sodium 606mg (25%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 7.5g (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/3 cups
Calories 394kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 54.5g 18%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 8.5g 13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 33.5mg 11%
Sodium 606mg 25%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 7.5g 15%

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