Introduction
This hearty Split Pea and Ham Soup is the ultimate comfort food, packed with rich, smoky flavor and tender peas. It’s perfect for cozy dinners or as a satisfying meal on chilly days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried split peas, rinsed
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation Steps
- Prep the ingredients: Rinse split peas and dice the vegetables and ham.
- Cook the base: In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Combine ingredients: Add split peas, ham, broth, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot. Stir well.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened.
- Season and serve: Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm with crusty bread.
Time Required
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 1-1.5 hours
- Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Tools Needed
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
- Knife
Extract of Ingredients
Split peas, ham, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, broth, bay leaf, thyme.
Tags Topics
#SplitPeaSoup #HamSoup #ComfortFood #WinterRecipes #SoupSeason #HealthySoups #OnePotMeal #EasyDinners #CozyMeals #ProteinPacked
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