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Split Pea and Ham Soup

Homemade Split Pea Soup with Ham is a hearty, comforting soup that is packed with protein and healthy vegetables. It's made with split peas, smoked ham (or ham hocks) carrots, potatoes, and seasonings. This delicious, easy recipe is perfect for cold weather.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 25 minutes
soaking time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Soup
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Pork
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 368kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
  • 1 large shallot (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 large carrots (diced)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 16 ounces dried split peas (rinsed and sorted)
  • 2 cups smoked ham
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns (crushed)
  • 1 cup potatoes (diced)

Instructions

  • Melt a tablespoon of butter (or olive oil) in a Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic, and carrots. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes to soften, but do not brown them.
  • Pour in the stock, split peas, and add the ham whole.
  • Add the bay leaf, thyme, and crushed peppercorns to a piece of cheesecloth and tie closed with kitchen twine. Add the sachet to the pot. 
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the peas are tender.
  • Remove the ham to a cutting board and dice into bite-size pieces.
  • Add the potatoes to the pot along with the diced ham and continue to simmer until tender, about 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove the sachet and serve hot with croutons or crusty bread, if desired.

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Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • You can use smoked ham or ham hocks, if preferred.
  • Tie the opposite end of the kitchen twine for the sachet to the handle of the pot to help make it easier to find once it’s time to remove it. Be sure to not let the string hang out of the pot where it could burn.
  • Store leftover in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 1108mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2808IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 4mg