Split Pea Soup With Barley And Ham Recipe

Name: Split Pea Soup With Barley And Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 2 chicken bouillon cubes (or 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup dried split green peas; 1/2 cup pearl barley (not quick-cooking barley); 2 cups ham, chopped; 3/4 cup carrot, chopped; 3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped; 3/4 cup celery, chopped; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

5 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes (or 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup dried split green peas
1/2 cup pearl barley (not quick-cooking barley)
2 cups ham, chopped
3/4 cup carrot, chopped
3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
1 bay leaf

1
In a medium bowl or liquid measure, combine the water, bouillon cubes and spices and whisk to combine (it's ok if the bouillon cubes don't completely dissolve).
2
In a medium round slow cooker (about 4-quart), layer peas, barley, ham, carrots, onion and celery. Do not mix.
3
Pour in the water/spices mixture and add the bay leaf to the slow cooker.
4
DON'T STIR!
5
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for four hours or on low eight hours, until the peas reach the desired creamy, soft texture.
6
Remove the bay leaf, stir well, and add salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Serve immediately.
7
Note: Upon sitting and/or refrigerating, this soup thickens considerably. Simply add water or chicken broth to thin the soup to the desired consistency before re-serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 5 cups water, 2 chicken bouillon cubes (or 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules), 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Split Pea Soup With Barley And 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 With Barley And Ham

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