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Split Pea Soup with Ham
This cozy split pea soup recipe uses leftover ham, tender split peas, basic veggies and pantry staples to create a rich and comforting soup that’s full of flavor.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 30m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 1h 15m👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Sauté the veggies. Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 5–⏱️ 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, for ⏱️ 1 minute more.
olive oil1 tablespoon(8 ounces) diced smoked ham slices1 cupmedium carrots (diced)2garlic (minced)5 cloves
2
Simmer. Stir in the split peas, ham hock, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60–⏱️ 75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are very soft and beginning to break down.
bay leaf1(8 ounces) diced smoked ham slices1 cupdried thyme1 teaspoon
3
Adjust seasoning. Stir in the cooked ham and remove the bay leaf. Taste and season with additional black pepper or salt as needed. (Ham bones or hocks can vary significantly in terms of saltiness, so you may or may not need to add salt.)
bay leaf1(8 ounces) diced smoked ham slices1 cup
4
Serve. Ladle warm soup into bowls, garnish with a twist of black pepper and any desired garnishes, and enjoy!
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