Description
Warm up with this hearty split pea soup featuring tender peas and savory ham, perfect for chilly evenings. This simplified recipe captures the essence of home-cooked meals, offering rich flavors and delightful aromas. Ideal for family gatherings or meal prep, it’s as nourishing as it is comforting—just like grandma used to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (16 oz) dried green split peas, rinsed and sorted
- 1 meaty smoked ham hock (or leftover ham bone)
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 to 7 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Garlic croutons & fresh chopped parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics & Ham: Heat olive oil in Dutch oven. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and diced ham for 6 to 8 minutes until softened.
- Add Peas, Broth & Hock: Stir in rinsed split peas, chicken broth, thyme, black pepper, bay leaves, and ham hock. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer & Shred: Cover partially and simmer on low for 1 hour to 75 minutes until peas dissolve into thick soup. Remove hock, shred meat, and stir back into pot.
- Ladle & Garnish: Remove bay leaves, ladle soup into bowls, top with garlic croutons and fresh parsley, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg