Dinner · Lunch · Pork

Split Pea Soup with Ham

A thick, smoky pot of green split peas, carrots and diced ham. It tastes even better the next day.

⏱ 1 hr 30 min (15 min prep, 1 hr 15 min cooking) 🍽 Serves 6 · about 1 1/2 cups budgetmake aheadfreezer friendlyleftovers dairy free
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None of the nine major allergens are in the usual versions of these ingredients. Check labels anyway; brands differ.

Ingredients

Make 6 servings

  • Soup

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 Carrots, diced
  • 2 stalk Celery, diced
  • 3 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 lb Dried split peas, green, rinsed and picked over
  • 12 oz Ham steak, diced
  • 4 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium if you can find it
  • 4 cup Water
  • 10 sprig Fresh thyme, tied together (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 leaf Bay leaves
  • ½ tsp Ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Table salt (to taste)

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Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: large heavy pot, cutting board, chef's knife, kitchen string (optional).

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrots and celery 6 to 8 minutes, until soft. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the split peas, ham, broth, water, thyme, bay leaf and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, partly cover and simmer 60 to 75 minutes, stirring now and then so the peas do not stick, until they fall apart.
  3. Pull out the thyme stems and bay leaf. For a smoother soup, mash some of the peas against the side of the pot. Taste, then add salt only if needed; the ham is salty.

🌡 Safe temperaturesLeftovers, reheated 165°F. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.

Make aheadKeeps 4 days in the fridge. It thickens as it sits; thin with water and reheat to 165°F.
❄️ FreezerFreeze in portions for 2 to 3 months for best quality.
↺ LeftoversPack it hot in an insulated food jar for lunch.
🧒 With kidsServe with buttered toast or crackers for dipping.
Gluten-free swapCheck the ham and broth labels.
Meatless swapSkip the ham, use vegetable broth and add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.

Goes well with

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Good to know

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An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.

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