Split Pea Soup with Ham

Name: Split Pea Soup with Ham
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb green split peas; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 3 carrots; 2 stalks celery; 3 cloves garlic; 2 cups diced ham; 8 cups chicken stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp dried thyme

Thick, smoky, and deeply savory, split peas simmered down with ham until every spoonful is pure comfort.

80 min · Beginner · 360 cal · 25g protein · $1.40/serving · American

Comfort Food High-Protein Budget-Friendly

80minutes

6servings

360calories

25gprotein

$1.40per serving

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Ingredients (serves 6)

1 lb green split peas
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion
3 carrots
2 stalks celery
3 cloves garlic
2 cups diced ham
8 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme

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Instructions

1
Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the vegetables until soft, about 6 minutes.
2
Add minced garlic and thyme and cook 1 minute.
3
Rinse the split peas and add them with the ham, stock, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, skimming any foam.
4
Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the peas break down and the soup is thick, 55 to 65 minutes.
5
Discard the bay leaves. For a smoother texture, mash lightly with the back of a spoon.
6
Season with black pepper and salt to taste, keeping in mind the ham is salty. Serve with crusty bread.