Split Pea and Ham Soup
Dinner · American
Thick, velvety split peas simmered with smoky ham and vegetables, the old-fashioned pot of soup that warms the whole house.
Recipe code KW7RWV · enter it in Anychef
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
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 6
Rinse the split peas and pick out any debris. Chop the onion, carrots, and celery.
- Step 2 of 6
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.
- Step 3 of 6
Add the split peas, ham, stock, and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
- Step 4 of 6
Reduce to a low simmer, cover partially, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peas completely break down, 60 to 70 minutes.
- Step 5 of 6
Discard the bay leaves and stir vigorously to make the soup creamy, thinning with water if needed.
- Step 6 of 6
Season with salt and pepper and serve hot with crusty bread.
