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Ham and Split Pea Soup

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A hearty and comforting soup made with split peas, ham, and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings or using up leftover ham.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 0.5 pieces onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed
  • 1 pound ham, diced
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 2.5 cups water
  • to taste Salt and ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients and ensure your veggies are diced and ham is ready.
  2. In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  3. Add the diced celery, onion, and sliced garlic to the pot. Cook for about 5 to 8 minutes, stirring regularly, until the onions are translucent but do not brown.
  4. Stir in the rinsed split peas, diced ham, and bay leaf, mixing well.
  5. Pour in the chicken stock and water, stirring to combine all the ingredients.
  6. Bring to a simmer and let it cook, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened—about an hour and 15 minutes.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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