Split Pea and Ham Soup
This easy ham and split pea soup makes a hearty and delicious dish pefect anytime!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 253
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried green split peas
- 1 meaty ham bone or leftover ham
- 3 cups beef broth
- 7 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons parsley fresh or dried
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 celery diced
- 2 large carrot diced
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- salt optional, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse peas and drain well.
- In a large pot, combine peas, ham, broth, water, bay leaf, and parsley. Add in onion, celery, carrots, thyme, pepper, and salt (if using). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 1 ½ hours. Stir once, about half way through.
- Remove bay leaf and discard. Remove ham bone and chop the meat from the bone.
- Add meat back to soup and cook on low 15-30 minutes or until reaches your desired consistency.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to a week.
- Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, or quickly in the microwave.
- Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, then reheat on low and stir in some broth if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 253 | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 865mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4197IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg