Description
A comforting and flavorful soup perfect for chilly days, made with split peas and ham for a rich and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup split peas, rinsed
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat some oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the rinsed split peas and diced ham, followed by the broth and the bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for around 30-40 minutes, until the peas are tender and creamy.
- Remove the bay leaf and season your soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Soaking the split peas overnight can reduce cooking time. For a smoother texture, blend the soup after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg