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Split pea soup with shredded ham and carrots, garnished with fresh parsley in a pot.

Split Pea Soup Recipe

Lori Mauer
Simmer a hearty, comforting Split Pea Soup recipe with a savory ham bone. This classic dish is perfect for chilly evenings and worth the wait.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound dried split peas rinsed and sorted
  • 8 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 meaty ham bone about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • Croutons or crusty bread for serving, optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions become soft.
    Sautéing onion, celery, and garlic for Split Pea Soup.
  • Stir in the rinsed split peas, then add the broth, bay leaves, and dried thyme. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Nestle the ham bone into the mixture.
    Stirring rinsed split peas into sautéed onion and celery for Split Pea Soup.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Split pea soup simmering in a pot with bay leaves and thyme.
  • When the split peas have softened, remove the ham bone and let it cool briefly. Shred any meat from the bone and return it to the pot.
    Shredding ham from the bone for Split Pea Soup.
  • Add the chopped carrots and simmer for an additional 15 to 30 minutes until the carrots are tender. Add additional broth if needed to reach your desired consistency.
    Split pea soup with ham, carrots, and celery in a pot.
  • Remove the bay leaves, adjust the salt and pepper as needed, and serve warm, with croutons or crusty bread if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley.
    Split pea soup with ham and carrots in a pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 21gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 1191mgFiber: 20g
Keyword Split Pea Soup
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