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Ham and Split Pea Soup Recipe

Put your leftover ham to good use with this easy stovetop ham and split pea recipe - loaded with veggies and perfect for meal prep!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 meaty ham bone
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 pound 453 grams dry split peas
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked diced ham

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Once hot, add the onion, and sauté 2-3 minutes or until softened.
    2 cups yellow onion, diced
  • Add the carrots and celery, and cook 5 minutes or until softened.
    1 cup carrots, 1 cup celery
  • Add the garlic, and cook 1 more minute or until fragrant.
    3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Add the ham bone. Then, stir in the broth, water, split peas, bay leaves, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
    1 meaty ham bone, 4 cups chicken broth, 4 cups water, 1 pound 453 grams dry split peas, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, and simmer uncovered for 60-90 minutes or until the split peas are tender and thickened, stirring occassionally. Add the diced ham the last 20 minutes of cooking.
    2 cups cooked diced ham
  • Add water or broth as needed to achieve the desired consistency. Season to taste.
  • Remove the ham bones and bay leaves.
  • Cool 10-15 minutes, and getcha some of that!

Notes

Storage: Transfer leftover soup to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to three to five days. Or, freeze it for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 31gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1961mgPotassium: 1111mgFiber: 21gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3792IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 4mg
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