Split Pea Soup with Ham
This hearty and comforting Split Pea Soup with Ham is made with green split peas, a meaty ham bone, chicken stock, and aromatic herbs like bay leaves, creating a rich, creamy soup perfect for repurposing holiday hamleftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried split peas soaked overnight before using
- 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1-2 stalks celery diced
- 48 oz chicken stock
- 1 smoked ham bone
- 1-2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Soak Dried Split Peas
- Place dried split peas in a large bowl, cover with water and let sit overnight
Soup
- In a large stockpot, cook onion, garlic and celery in extra virgin olive oil until translucent
- Add ham hock bone, chicken broth, peas and bay leaves
- Cover the pot with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and allow the soup to simmer gently. Cook until the peas become soft and start to break apart, creating a creamy texture. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and check the consistency of the soup as it cooks
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it reaches your desired consistency, leaving some chunks for texture if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 25gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 342mgPotassium: 1024mgFiber: 20gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 4mg
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