Uncle Bill'S Green Split Pea With Hambone Soup

Name: Uncle Bill'S Green Split Pea With Hambone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 1 large ham bone; 2 cups dried split green peas; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced small; 2 medium onions, chopped small; 2 large celery ribs, include leaves, chop small; 1 large bay leaf; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed; 1 pinch dried thyme

Servings: persons

1
Rinse peas well in cold water and add to a large cooking pot.
2
Measure 8 cups of water and add to cooking pot.
3
Bring to boil, remove from heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour.
4
Return to stove and bring back to boil.
5
Add ham bone, carrots, onions, celery, bay leaf, beef bouillon, salt, peppercorns and dried thyme.
6
Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7
Remove ham bone and cut off any remaining ham, cut into bite size pieces and return to soup.
8
Discard ham bone.
9
If there are big pieces of ham in the soup, remove, cut into bite size pieces and return to soup.
10
Remove bay leaf and discard.
11
Adjust seasonings to taste.
12
If you desire a smooth soup, then puree' in batches in a food processor or blender.
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Or eat the soup without puree'ing.
14
If soup is too thick, add more water to your desired consistency.
15
Beef broth or chicken broth may be added, just reduce the water by the amounts used.
16
Smoked ham hocks are excellent to use instead of a ham bone.
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If there is not enough ham on the ham bone, then add additional ham of your choice.
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You may also use about 1/4 teaspoon of Liquid Hickory Smoke, to get a smokey flavor.
19
You may also use whole peas, but it will take a bit longer to cook these peas so that they are tender.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups water, 1 large ham bone, 2 cups dried split green peas, 2 large carrots, peeled and diced small, and more.

Yes, Uncle Bill'S Green Split Pea With Hambone 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!