Split Pea Soup & Ham Recipe

Name: Split Pea Soup & Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups yellow onions, chopped; salt; freshly ground black pepper; crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1 lb dried split peas, picked over and rinsed; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 1 ham steak, cut into 1 inch pieces; hot sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups yellow onions, chopped
salt
freshly ground black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 bay leaf
1 lb dried split peas, picked over and rinsed
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 ham steak, cut into 1 inch pieces
hot sauce (optional)

1
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
2
Add the onions.
3
Season with salt, pepper, crushed red pepper.
4
Saute for 2 minutes.
5
Add the garlic, bay leaf, and split peas and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
6
Add the broth and ham.
7
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or more, until the peas are tender.
8
Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
9
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
10
Add the milk and, using a hand-held blender or potato masher, process until smooth.
11
Add the hot sauce if desired and serve hot.

1076

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

164

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups yellow onions, chopped, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Split Pea Soup & Ham 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.

Split Pea Soup & Ham

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