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Classic Split Pea Soup

Jun 24, 2020 · 3 Comments

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Classic Split Pea Soup is a comforting and delicious soup that is so easy to make. A hearty and tasty split pea soup recipe that is flavored with a leftover meaty ham bone, or ham hocks.

Split Pea Soup in a dutch oven from above

Homemade Split Pea Soup is Easy to Make!

If you are wondering what to do with that leftover ham bone, this is the perfect recipe for you!

I have been making this split pea soup recipe for over 25 years. It's a classic, and so comforting and delicious!

Sometimes the best recipes are the ones made with simple ingredients.

Split Pea Soup in a beige bowl on a napkin

Some Tips for a Great Pea Soup

• Have all of your ingredients prepared before you start cooking.
• If you don't have a ham bone, you can use bacon, or ham hocks, smoked turkey wings or legs, etc.
• For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth, and add a little liquid smoke to give the soup a slight smoky flavor. About 1/2 of a teaspoon.
• Be sure to use low sodium broth as ham bones tend to be salty. For vegetarian, you can use regular veggie broth.
• Don't add any additional salt until after cooking. Taste the soup first.

Easy Steps to Make This Homemade Soup

rinsing peas, cook onion, add veggies, add garlic
add broth, add peas, add ham bone, cover and cook

This Split Pea Soup recipe is sure to become a favorite! I've had people who don't like peas tell me they love this soup recipe!

Serve this delicious Classic Split Pea Soup with a thick slice of crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

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Classic Split Pea Soup in a beige bowl on a napkin

Classic Split Pea Soup

Classic Split Pea Soup is a comforting and delicious soup that is so easy to make. Flavored with a leftover meaty ham bone, or ham hocks.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: split pea soup recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 312kcal
Author: Sandy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Green Split Peas, rinsed and picked over (to remove stones)
  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 lg Onion, chopped
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves, not ground)
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery (about 2 ribs)
  • 2 lg Carrots, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, pressed or finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 7-8 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth (use 7 cups for thicker soup)
  • 1 Meaty Ham Bone (with extra cubed ham, if desired)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste, depending on how salty your ham is)

Instructions

  • Rinse the peas and pick over to remove any stones or debris. Set peas aside.
  • Heat a Dutch oven over med-high heat. When hot, add the oil, then add the onion and bay leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften.
  • Add the thyme, celery and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion and celery are soft, and the carrots have started to soften.
  • Add the garlic and pepper. Stir. Cook about 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  • Pour in the broth and peas, and stir. Bring to a simmer.
  • Carefully place the ham bone in the pot. Add any ham meat as well, if you have some.
  • Simmer on low heat for about an hour, partially covered. Stir occasionally.
  • Cook until peas are soft and no longer hold their shape. Taste and add salt, if needed. Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Serve with some crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal

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  1. Michelle A Tremblay says

    October 01, 2022 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    I just put this together! The house smells delicious. I put in 4 small hocks and some ham. I chop my carrots,the same size as my onions and celery. I use stock, not broth. The liquid is so delicious and the smokiness deepens this soup. Can't wait to have a bowl and share. So glad summer is over here in Arizona!

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  2. Brenda Martino says

    December 29, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this. It is so hearty. I had never tried it before, but I will be making it again.

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  3. Susie says

    November 17, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    5 stars
    New way to fix split peas. They were great. Thanks so much for a new way to cook!!

    Reply

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