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Classic Split Pea Soup (with Ham Bone)

A hearty, creamy, old-fashioned split pea soup simmered with a ham bone for maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Split Pea Soup Ingredients
  • 1 lb split green peas rinsed
  • 1 ham bone or ham hock/shank
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth or water + bouillon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup chopped ham optional
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Rinse split peas and sauté onion, carrots, and celery in a large pot.
  2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  3. Add peas, ham bone, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and pepper.
  4. Simmer 1.5–2 hours until peas break down.
  5. Remove ham bone, shred meat, and return to pot.
  6. Add chopped ham if using and adjust salt.
  7. Serve warm and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Soup thickens significantly as it cools; thin with broth when reheating.