Split Pea and Ham Soup

Name: Split Pea and Ham Soup
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb split peas; 2 cups diced ham; 1 onion; 3 carrots; 2 stalks celery; 3 cloves garlic; 6 cups chicken stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt and black pepper

Thick, velvety split peas simmered with smoky ham and vegetables, the old-fashioned pot of soup that warms the whole house.

90 min · Beginner · 380 cal · 25g protein · $1.40/serving · American

Comfort Food Budget-Friendly High-Protein

90minutes

6servings

380calories

25gprotein

$1.40per serving

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Ingredients (serves 6)

1 lb split peas
2 cups diced ham
1 onion
3 carrots
2 stalks celery
3 cloves garlic
6 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and black pepper

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Instructions

1
Rinse the split peas and pick out any debris. Chop the onion, carrots, and celery.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the vegetables until soft, about 6 minutes, then stir in the garlic and thyme for 1 minute.
3
Add the split peas, ham, stock, and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce to a low simmer, cover partially, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peas completely break down, 60 to 70 minutes.
5
Discard the bay leaves and stir vigorously to make the soup creamy, thinning with water if needed.
6
Season with salt and pepper and serve hot with crusty bread.