Split Pea Soup With Ham
A hearty, classic split pea soup enriched with smoked ham and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for cold days and meal prep.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried split peas
- 1 piece ham bone or smoked ham hock
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup smoked ham, diced (optional)
- 2 leaves bay leaf
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Rinse split peas under cold water and pick through for debris.
- 2
Dice onion, celery, and carrot into uniform small pieces.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add split peas, ham bone, broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Remove ham bone and bay leaves. If using whole ham, shred any meat from the bone and return to pot. Stir in diced ham if using.
- 6
For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to partially puree (or leave chunky, as preferred). Season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Simmer for 2-3 minutes more, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- immersion blender (optional)
- ladle
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