Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup
This soup layers smoky ham-bone richness with tender split peas, sweet onions, and carrots, rounded out by a peppery warmth. Long simmering creates a velvety, hearty texture that’s filling and comforting on chilly days. Serve Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup as a cozy main with crusty bread for a satisfying, nostalgic meal.
- Prep20 min
- Cook—
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Place the ham bone in a large pot over high heat.
- 2
Add water to cover, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 8 hours.
- 3
Allow the stock to cool, then strain and skim off any excess fat, discarding the bone and any cartilage.
- 4
Return any ham meat to the pot, and bring the stock back to a boil until heated through.
- 5
Add the onion, garlic, and ground black pepper and allow it to simmer for 1 hour.
- 6
Pour in the split peas and the carrots and allow it to simmer for at least 1 more hour to let the peas break down.
- 7
Stir well and season to taste.
- Calories 282.41 kcal Moderate
- Protein 21.75 g Good Source
- Carbs 42.24 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.19 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.03 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 30.61 mg Moderate
- Sodium 654.88 mg High
- Fiber 21.22 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.99 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 37.53 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate
- Potassium 498.71 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.62 mg Low 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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