This hearty split pea soup with ham has a slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtle smoky flavor. An ideal fall or winter soup — great for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time:: 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 45 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 ribs celery, diced
½ onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 pound dried split peas, rinsed
1 pound ham, diced
1 bay leaf
1 quart chicken stock
2 ½ cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Stir in celery, onion, and sliced garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent but not brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
Stir in split peas, ham, and bay leaf. Pour in chicken stock and water; stir to combine and simmer until peas are tender and soup has thickened, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to serve.
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