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Split Pea Soup Recipe With Ham And Potatoes

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Split Pea and Ham Soup Savor the Best
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Description

Split pea soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for cold winter nights. It is made with dried split peas, ham, and potatoes, and is a great way to use up leftover ham. This soup is easy to make and can be stored in the freezer for later use.

Prep Time

The prep time for this split pea soup recipe is approximately 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this split pea soup recipe is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried split peas
  • 1 ham bone or 2 cups diced ham
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large soup pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method

  1. Rinse the split peas and place them in the Dutch oven or soup pot with the ham bone or diced ham, potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, water, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove the ham bone from the soup and discard it, if using.
  4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it is smooth, or transfer the soup to a blender and puree it in batches.
  5. Return the soup to the pot and heat it through.
  6. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve the split pea soup hot with crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

  • If you don't have a ham bone, you can use diced ham instead.
  • If you want a vegetarian version of this soup, omit the ham and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 268
  • Total fat: 2g
  • Saturated fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 11mg
  • Sodium: 802mg
  • Total carbohydrates: 45g
  • Dietary fiber: 16g
  • Sugars: 6g
  • Protein: 20g

Recipe Tips

  • If you prefer a chunkier soup, you can skip the pureeing step.
  • If you don't have an immersion blender or a regular blender, you can mash the soup with a potato masher instead.
  • If the soup is too thick, you can add more water or broth to thin it out.
  • If the soup is too thin, you can simmer it for a few more minutes to thicken it up.

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