Name: Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry split peas (2 cups); 1 ham bone; 2 cups ham, cut from the ham bone; 2 cups onions, diced; 1 and 1/2 tablespoons onion powder; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs thyme; 8 cups water; 2 cups carrots, diced; 2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced

Description

A comforting and nutritious split pea soup with ham, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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1 lb. dry split peas (2 cups)
1 ham bone
2 cups ham, cut from the ham bone
2 cups onions, diced
1 and 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs thyme
8 cups water
2 cups carrots, diced
2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced

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Instructions

Add the ham bone, split peas, onions, onion powder, butter, olive oil, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and water to a large soup pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer with the lid slightly cracked.
Cook for 150 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to check for tenderness.
Add the diced carrots and potatoes about 40 minutes before serving.
Remove the ham bone, bay leaves, and thyme once the peas and vegetables are tender.
Shred 2 cups of ham from the bone and return the shredded meat to the soup.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently and add water or broth as needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 150 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 30mg