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.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 312kcal
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