Hearty & Flavorful Split Pea Soup
A comforting and nutritious split pea soup, perfect for a chilly evening. This recipe features a savory ham bone for depth of flavor and is easily adaptable for various dietary needs.
Equipment Needed
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2.00 tablespoonsExtra-virgin olive oil(For sautéing vegetables)
- 1.00 mediumOnion (diced)
- 3.00 Carrots (diced)
- 3.00 ribsCelery (diced)
- 2.00 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1.00 poundDried split peas (rinsed)
- 0.50 teaspoonDried thyme
- 0.50 teaspoonKosher salt
- 0.50 teaspoonFreshly ground black pepper
- 1.00 Bay leaf
- 1.00 Meaty ham bone(For extra flavor. Can be omitted for vegetarian option.)
- 4.00 cupsLow-sodium chicken broth
- 3.00 cupsWater
- 1.00 cupDiced ham(From ham bone or added separately)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)(For garnish)
Instructions
Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Stir in split peas, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Combine bay leaf, ham bone, broth, and water in the pot.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Estimated time: 60 minutes
Remove ham bone and dice the meat.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Return diced ham to the soup and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Discard the bay leaf.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and pepper.
Estimated time: 2 minutes