Split Pea Soup with Ham
Enjoy a delicious bowl of hearty green goodness with this Split Pea and Ham Soup Recipe! This soup is both a perfect warm-up meal for cold fall and winter days and a great way to use leftover holiday ham.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8 | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 1.5 hours |
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Enjoy a delicious bowl of hearty green goodness with this Split Pea and Ham Soup Recipe! This soup is both a perfect warm-up meal for cold fall and winter days and a great way to use leftover holiday ham.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. ham diced
- 1 lb. dried split peas
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 2 and 1/2 cups water
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the onion, celery and garlic. Sauté, stirring slowly until onions are translucent but not browned, about 5 - 8 minutes.
- Add ham, peas, bay leaf, chicken stock and water. Stir to combine and simmer until peas soften and soup thickens, about 75 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
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