Split Pea and Ham Bone Soup
Split Pea and Ham Bone Soup simmers dried peas with a meaty ham bone until they melt into a velvety, savory broth. The onion adds gentle sweetness while the ham infuses smoky depth, making each spoonful hearty and satisfying. Perfect for a chilly evening or a comforting weekend pot, it’s rustic, filling, and tastes even better after resting.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook2 hrs 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat oil in a medium pot, add onions, and sauté until tender.
- 2
Stir in split peas, ham bone, and enough water to cover the ingredients; season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Cover and cook until there are no peas left and only a green liquid remains, 2 hours.
- 4
While it cooks, check if the water has evaporated; you may need to add more water as the soup continues to cook.
- 5
Once the soup is a green liquid, remove from heat and let it stand to thicken.
- 6
Once thickened, you may need to heat it through to serve.
- Calories 542.34 kcal High
- Protein 42.12 g Good Source
- Carbs 77.97 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.57 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.2 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.24 mg High
- Sodium 1297.78 mg High
- Fiber 40.0 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.31 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 57.51 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.31 mg Moderate
- Potassium 997.63 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 0.06 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.73 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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About This Recipe
Split Pea and Ham Bone Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Ham, Onion, and Salt. Each serving provides about 542.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Split Pea and Ham Bone Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Split Pea and Ham Bone Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Ham, Onion, Salt, Split Peas. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Split Pea and Ham Bone Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Split Pea and Ham Bone Soup?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 542.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Split Pea and Ham Bone Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
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