Green Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone
Green Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone is rich and smoky from the ham bone, with creamy peas and tender vegetables creating a velvety, comforting bowl. Subtle garlic and black pepper round out the flavor, making it perfect for a chilly weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend lunch. The diced ham adds hearty bites throughout, ensuring a satisfying, well-balanced soup.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Green Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Melt the butter and oil in a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the celery, carrot, onion, and salt; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the peas and garlic.
- 3
Nestle the ham bone into the pot; add the stock and diced ham. Add enough water so the liquid sits about 1 1/2 inches below the top of the pot; bring to a boil.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer, stirring every 30 minutes and scraping the bottom of the pot, until the peas are mostly broken down, about 2 1/2 hours. Turn the ham bone and skim the surface for fat once every hour.
- 5
Remove the ham bone from the pot and set it on a cutting board until cool enough to handle. Remove any meat from the bones and cut it into bite-sized pieces; stir into the soup until warmed through and season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 1415.28 kcal High 71%
- Protein 196.89 g Good Source 394%
- Carbohydrate 67.84 g 25%
- Total Fat 43.01 g High 55%
- Saturated Fat 14.86 g High 74%
- Trans Fat 0.35 g High --
- Cholesterol 609.89 mg High 203%
- Sodium 13991.72 mg High 608%
- Dietary Fiber 30.25 g Good Source 108%
- Total Sugars 17.49 g --
- Added Sugars 2.45 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 233.96 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 14.86 mg Good Source 83%
- Potassium 3779.67 mg Good Source 80%
- Vitamin A 314.21 mcg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin C 12.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Green Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Ham, Butter, and Celery. Each serving provides about 1415.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Green Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Green Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Ham, Butter, Celery, Chicken Stock. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Green Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Green Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone?
- About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1415.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Green Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Green Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone healthy?
- Green Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 1415.28 calories and 196.89 g of protein, or 394% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 13991.72 mg (608% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.86 g (74% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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