How do I make a hearty split pea soup with ham?

Warm and comforting, our split pea soup with ham recipe will fill your belly and soothe your soul. Perfect for chilly nights!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a hearty Split Pea Soup with Ham. Items include: Dried Split Peas Ham Hock or Diced Ham Chopped Onion Minced Garlic Cloves Chopped Carrots Chopped Celery Stalks Chicken or Vegetable Broth Bay Leaves Dried Thyme Salt and Pepper

Dried Split Peas 2 cups
Ham Hock or Diced Ham 1 ham hock or 1 cup
Chopped Onion 1
Minced Garlic Cloves 3
Chopped Carrots 2
Chopped Celery Stalks 2
Chicken or Vegetable Broth 6 cups
Bay Leaves 2
Dried Thyme 1 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper to taste

Take note
Beware of excessive lip smacking and uncontrollable cravings for more soup!

1

Get Your Ingredients Ready

Gather up these tasty tidbits: 2 cups of dried split peas, 1 ham hock or 1 cup of diced ham, 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped carrots, 2 chopped celery stalks, 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, salt and pepper to taste.

2

Prep and Sauté

Rinse the split peas thoroughly, then set them aside. In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and slightly golden. Time to get the carrots and celery in on the action! Throw them into the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, until they soften up.

3

Simmer and Stir

Now, add the split peas, ham hock or diced ham, chicken or vegetable broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot, and give it all a good stir. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally, until the split peas are tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.

4

Remove the Ham Hock

Carefully fish out the ham hock from the pot and let it cool slightly. Once it's cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bone and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return the ham pieces back into the pot, stir, and let the soup simmer for another 10 minutes to let the ham mingle with the peas.

5

Serve and Savor

Your split pea soup with ham is now ready to be devoured! Ladle it into bowls, grab a crusty baguette for dipping, and enjoy the heartwarming flavors of this delicious soup. Feel free to top it off with some fresh parsley or croutons for added oomph!