Description
Warm up with this comforting Split Pea Soup with crispy ham that combines creamy split peas and savory ham for a delightful meal. Each bowl is filled with rich flavors and hearty textures, making it perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Enjoy the aroma as it simmers, inviting your loved ones to the table for a deliciously satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green or yellow split peas
- 1 smoked ham hock or 1 cup diced ham
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 bay leaves
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse split peas under cold water until clear. Chop onion, carrots, celery, and mince garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add rinsed split peas and ham to the pot. Pour in broth or water and stir well.
- Season with bay leaves and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 60 minutes until peas are soft.
- For a creamier soup, blend part of the mixture using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches until smooth.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. If using diced ham, sauté it separately until crispy and serve on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg