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The Best Split Pea and Ham Soup

A thick, hearty, and comforting classic soup made with green split peas, smoky ham, and slow-simmered vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb green split peas rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 smoked ham bone or diced ham
  • 8 cups chicken broth low sodium

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  3. Stir in split peas, ham, broth, and seasonings.
  4. Simmer gently until peas break down and soup thickens.
  5. Remove ham bone, shred meat, return to soup, and adjust seasoning.

Notes

Soup thickens as it cools. Add water or broth when reheating if needed.