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split pea soup in a white bowl

Split Pea Soup

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A hearty soup made with peas and a ham bone.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 642 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large soup pot
  • Immersion blender optional

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cups chicken broth unsalted
  • 4 cups vegetable broth unsalted, or water
  • pound ham bone or ham shanks with plenty of meat left of on the bone
  • 1 pound dried split peas rinsed
  • cups sweet onion chopped, about 1 medium onion
  • cup carrots chopped
  • cups celery chopped, about 3 ribs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced, about 3 cloves
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a Dutch oven or large soup pot heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the onions, celery and 3/4 cup of carrots. Cook until the onions start to turn translucent and soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for a minute longer.
  • Add the chicken and vegetable broth, the ham bone, peas, thyme, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 75 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the ham bone and bay leaves and allow the ham bone to cool enough to handle.
  • While the ham bone is cooling use an immersion blender to puree the soup. Add the remaining carrots and return to the heat to cook for another 30 minutes.
  • While the soup is cooking cut the ham off of the bone and shred or slice it into smaller pieces. Add it back to the soup just before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe calls for salt however you will want to taste the soup before adding additional salt as the ham will add a considerable amount. I normally do not need to add any. Add salt to taste.
  • As the soup cools it will thicken, you can thin it by adding additional water before serving or reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 642kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 48gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1651mgPotassium: 1412mgFiber: 22gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4702IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 5mg
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Keyword Ham bone, Hearty, Pea Soup
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