Split Pea Soup with Ham
- Yield: about 10 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 package (16 oz) green split peas
- 1 meaty ham bone (or ham pieces, chopped)
- 1–2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon basil
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
Instructions
- Rinse the peas in cold water and check for stones.
- Pour the beans into a large pot, like a Dutch oven, and add enough water to cover the peas by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours, until the peas have softened.
- Drain the water and rinse the peas.
- Return the peas to the pot. Add 2 quarts of water (more or less, depending on how thick you like your soup.)
- Then add the ham bone, minced onion, salt, pepper, thyme, and basil.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the ham bone, and when cool, remove the meat from the bone. Throw the bone away and chop the meat into small pieces.
- Add the ham bits, carrots, and celery to the soup.
- Simmer, uncovered for about an hour, or until the soup is thick and the vegetables are tender.
Find it online: https://livingwellmom.com/split-pea-soup-with-ham-recipe/