Split Pea And Ham Soup Recipe

Name: Split Pea And Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried split peas; 8 cups water; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped; 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices; 1 -2 lb ham, chopped; 1 good ham bone; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Servings: persons

1 lb dried split peas
8 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 -2 lb ham, chopped
1 good ham bone
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1
Rinse split peas well.
2
Heat peas and water to boiling.
3
Boil uncovered for 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
4
Stir in onions, celery, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano leaves. Mix well.
5
Add ham bone.
6
Heat to a boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours; stirring occasionally.
7
Remove ham bone and bay leaves.
8
Stir in ham and carrots.
9
Heat to a boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until carrots are tender and soup is desired consistency; stirring occasionally.

303

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried split peas, 8 cups water, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Split Pea And Ham 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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Split Pea And Ham Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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