Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup — A Comforting Bowl
Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup — A Comforting Bowl is thick, creamy, and layered with smoky ham, sweet onion, and tender peas that melt into a velvety broth. Butter, garlic, and a bay leaf round out the flavor for a warming, homey finish. It’s perfect for a chilly weeknight dinner or a make-ahead lunch that tastes even better the next day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the celery, onion, and sliced garlic; cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent but not browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the split peas, ham, and bay leaf. Pour in the chicken stock and water; stir to combine and simmer until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Season with salt and black pepper to serve.
- 5
Enjoy!
- Calories 378.04 kcal Moderate
- Protein 24.41 g Good Source
- Carbs 56.48 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.58 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.09 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 38.46 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1091.38 mg High
- Fiber 23.72 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.35 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.09 g Moderate
- Calcium 245.03 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.57 mg Low Source
- Potassium 888.98 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 33.01 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 25.2 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup A Comforting Bowl is an American dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Celery, Chicken Stock, and Diced Ham. Each serving provides about 378.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup — A Comforting Bowl?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup — A Comforting Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Celery, Chicken Stock, Diced Ham, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup — A Comforting Bowl?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup — A Comforting Bowl?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 378.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup — A Comforting Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
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