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Patricia

Hearty Pea and Ham Soup: Taste True Comfort Today!

A comforting and hearty soup made with split peas and ham, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried split peas rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups diced cooked ham
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the dried split peas, thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 1 hour, or until the peas are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Once the peas are tender, add the diced ham to the pot and cook for another 10 minutes to heat through.
  6. Remove the bay leaf, and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to puree a portion of the soup before adding the ham.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ham with smoked paprika and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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