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Split Pea Soup

Alyssa Rivers
Split Pea Soup with ham is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Full of vegetables, flavored with ham and cooked to perfection, you and your family are going to LOVE this soup.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
Course Dinner, main dish, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 People
Calories 259 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 large carrots diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound dried split peas
  • 6 cups chicken broth more if needed
  • 1 1/2 - 2 pound ham bone
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 cup chopped ham for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium high heat add the butter and let it melt. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until tender.
  • Add in the split peas and chicken broth. Add in the ham bone. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 60-90 minutes stirring occasionally. Cook until the peas split and the soup has thickened.
  • Remove the ham bone and shred the ham. Add it back to the soup. Add salt, pepper, and thyme. Garnish with additional ham if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 18gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 1030mgPotassium: 808mgFiber: 15gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4705IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg