Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup
This hearty split pea and ham soup combines tender dried peas with smoky ham, sweet carrots, onion, and garlic. Plenty of freshly ground black pepper adds a warm, peppery finish, making it a comforting choice for a cool day or a satisfying meal from leftover ham.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook—
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 74 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 94
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the ham bone in a large pot over high heat. Add enough water to cover, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 8 hours. Allow the stock to cool, then strain and skim off any excess fat, discarding the bone and any cartilage. Return any ham meat to the pot, and bring the stock back to a boil until heated through.
- 2
Add the onion, garlic, and ground black pepper, and simmer for 1 hour. Then pour in the split peas and carrots, and simmer for at least 1 more hour, until the peas break down. Stir well and season to taste.
- 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 273.19 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 22.14 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 42.58 g 15%
- Total Fat 3.19 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.71 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 30.04 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 685.66 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 20.9 g Good Source 75%
- Total Sugars 3.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 44.43 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.14 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 807.9 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 5.3 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.6 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Ham, Bottled Water, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 273.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Ham, Bottled Water, Carrot, Diced Carrots. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup?
- About 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 273.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup healthy?
- Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 62/100. Per serving, it provides 273.19 calories and 22.14 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 685.66 mg (30% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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