Split Pea Soup With Ham

Name: Split Pea Soup With Ham
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 3 carrots; 1 medium onion; 2 celery stalks; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 leaves bay; 3 cloves garlic; 2 cups split green peas; 1 smoked ham hock; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; salt and pepper to taste; balsamic vinegar

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
4
Calories
306 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
American

Split Pea Soup With Ham

Iris Warren

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This stovetop split pea soup with ham recipe takes minutes to prepare and can simmer all afternoon. Warm, delicious, and loaded in fiber and protein.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 carrots (diced)
1 medium onion (diced)
2 celery stalks (diced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 leaves bay
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups split green peas (dried and sorted)
1 smoked ham hock (or ham or bacon)
4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
2 cups water
salt and pepper to taste
balsamic vinegar (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Saute carrots, onion and celery in a large soup pot over medium high heat using non stick spray.
Season with salt and pepper before adding oregano, bay and garlic.
Saute 60 more seconds then add peas and ham hock.
Season with a bit more salt and pepper then add in broth and water. Bring to a boil then simmer for 45 minutes until peas are tender.
Check for seasoning and add salt or pepper if needed.
Remove ham hock and bay leaves before serving with a splash of balsamic on top to taste.

Notes

Excellent source of Vitamin A and Iron, good source Vitamin C and calcium

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2cups Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 68.2g (23%) Protein 27.1g (54%) Fat 0.6g (1%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 1438mg (60%) Fiber 25g (100%)