Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup
Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup delivers a rich, smoky backbone from the ham bone, with creamy peas punctuated by tender carrots, celery, potato, and sweet onions. Each spoonful is thick and comforting, balanced with a hint of marjoram and black pepper. It’s ideal for cozy weeknights or a warming weekend lunch, especially when the weather turns brisk.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Put the split peas in a large stockpot, cover them with cold water, and let them soak for about 1 hour.
- 2
Drain and rinse the peas, then add two quarts of cold water, the ham bone, the onions, and the seasonings to the pot.
- 3
Bring the pot to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 90 minutes.
- 4
Take the meat off the ham bone and put the meat back into the pot.
- 5
Add the vegetables and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Calories 475.53 kcal High
- Protein 32.65 g Good Source
- Carbs 72.3 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.51 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.25 mg High
- Sodium 1372.02 mg High
- Fiber 26.02 g Good Source
- Sugar 19.58 g High
- Added Sugar 13.26 g High
- Calcium 59.59 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.58 mg Moderate
- Potassium 851.75 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 5.09 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.27 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
Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Ham, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 475.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup?
- 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 made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Ham, Carrot, Celery, Marjoram. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 475.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
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