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Split Pea Soup With Ham

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. Saute carrots, onion and celery in a large soup pot over medium high heat using non stick spray.
  2. Season with salt and pepper before adding oregano, bay and garlic.
  3. Saute 60 more seconds then add peas and ham hock.
  4. 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.
  5. Check for seasoning and add salt or pepper if needed.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306

% Daily Value*

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%

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