Loaded with nutritious veggies and bright color, this Split Pea Soup is a classic that’s perfect for chilly days and weeknights that call for comfort food!It is also a great recipe to use up leftover ham!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr25 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr40 minutesmins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: split pea
Servings: 6
Calories: 476kcal
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Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1yellow onion,chopped
2celery ribs,chopped
2clovesgarlic,minced
2bay leaves
1teaspoondried thyme
¼teaspoondried rosemary
8cupschicken broth or stock
16ouncesdried green split peas,picked over and rinsed
2ham hocks(can use leftover ham bone from cooked ham)
Kosher salt and black pepper,to taste
2small carrots,chopped
2cupschopped cooked ham,optional
Chopped fresh parsley,for garnish, optional
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, vegetable broth, peas, and ham hocks. Stir and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot with a lid and let the soup simmer for 60 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
Remove the ham hocks and stir in the carrots and cooked ham, if using. Cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the soup thickens and carrots are soft.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.