Split Pea and Ham Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of homemade Split Pea and Ham Soup. Creamy split peas, tender vegetables, and savory ham simmered to perfection!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 306kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
- 1 pound cooked ham, diced
- 5 cups (40 ounces) chicken broth
- 2 cups (16 ounces) water
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.
- Add the celery, carrot, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Stir in the split peas, ham, chicken broth, water, thyme, salt, and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer the soup uncovered for about 65-75 minutes, or until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 306kcal