Split Pea Soup With Ham

This cozy split pea soup with ham is hearty, flavorful, and oh-so comforting — a delicious way to use leftover ham.

Ingredients

  • butter (2 tablespoons)
  • celery (2 ribs)
  • onion (0.5 )
  • garlic (3 cloves)
  • dried split peas (1 pound)
  • cooked ham (1 pound)
  • bay leaf (1 )
  • chicken stock (1 quart)
  • water (2.5 cups)
  • salt (0 )
  • black pepper (0 )

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Stir in celery, onion, and sliced garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent but not brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. Stir in split peas, ham, and bay leaf. Pour in chicken stock and water; stir to combine and simmer until peas are tender and soup has thickened, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to serve.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

  • kcal: 374
  • fat: 14 g
  • sats: 6 g
  • carbs: 37 g
  • fibre: 15 g
  • protein: 25 g
  • salt: 1.187 g