Split Pea Soup

4.72 from 39 votes

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

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 mins

Cook Time1 hr 25 mins

Total Time1 hr 40 mins

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: split pea

Servings:

Calories: 476kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
8 cups chicken broth or stock
16 ounces dried green split peas, picked over and rinsed
2 ham hocks (can use leftover ham bone from cooked ham)
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
2 small carrots, chopped
2 cups chopped 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.

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