Leftover Holiday Ham & Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Leftover Holiday Ham & Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 -20 ounce) package dried split peas, green, rinsed; 8 cups water; 2 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed; 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped; 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 stalks celery, washed and chopped; 2 cups cooked ham, trimmed of fat, diced; 4 -5 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder or 4 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (16 -20 ounce) package dried split peas, green, rinsed
8 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, washed and chopped
2 cups cooked ham, trimmed of fat, diced
4 -5 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder or 4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)

1
Chop veggies and meat, then combine everything in a large stockpot -- going VERY EASY on the salt as your ham and bouillon might be salty enough already (you will test and add more later if needed).
2
Stir, then bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Don't walk away from the pot.as soon as it comes to a boil,stir, then lower the heat to low and drop a lid on the pot, venting just a bit for a few minutes so you don't have a boilover.
4
As soon as the temperature drops enough to avoid a boilover (a few minutes), go ahead and let the lid sit fully on top of the pan.
5
Let cook on low, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours,stirring once or twice, until all veggies are tender.
6
Give the finished soup a taste test and adjust salt and other seasonings as needed.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 -20 ounce) package dried split peas, green, rinsed, 8 cups water, 2 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed, 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Leftover Holiday Ham & Split Pea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Leftover Holiday Ham & Split Pea Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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