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
- 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.
- 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