Split Pea Soup with Ham
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Split Pea Soup with Ham
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Split pea soup is a thick and creamy soup loaded with fresh vegetables and delicious bits of ham. Full of comfort, this wonderful, hearty soup is easy to make and perfect to enjoy not only during soup season but any time of year!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups split peas dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup onion diced
- ½ cup celery diced
- ½ cup carrot diced (or sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup cooked ham diced
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas in a colander under cold water.
- In a large pot, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often until they begin to soften.
- Then add the garlic and thyme and sauté for another minute or two.
- Pour in the broth and split peas and stir to combine well. Add the bay leaves and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 30 minutes, add in the diced ham, cover again and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After an hour, test the peas to see if they’re tender. If they are not, cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Optional: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup for a thicker creamier soup. I like to puree about half of the soup so it has a rich, hearty consistency but still has some chunks of ham and veggies.
- Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- The soup can also be frozen for up to 3 months.You do not need to soak split peas other than rinsing them well.
- Use vegetable oil or butter for sautéing if you'd like.
- Substitute chicken broth or just water for the vegetable broth if desired.
- For ease, I used cooked diced ham steak. You can also use a leftover ham bone and add it in with the with the broth, etc. so it has longer to cook. Remove the meat from the bone after cooking.
- For ease, I used cooked diced ham steak. You can also use a leftover ham bone and add it in with the with the broth, etc. so it has longer to cook. Remove the meat from the bone after cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
1496mg
(62%)
Potassium
783mg
(22%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2603IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1496mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 783mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2603IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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