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Ham and Split Pea Soup Recipe

A hearty and comforting soup made with ham and split peas.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Dried split peas rinsed
  • 1 lb Ham bone
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 Carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, combine the split peas, ham bone, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and soup is thickened.
  3. 3. Remove the ham bone, chop any remaining meat, and return it to the pot. Discard the bone.
  4. 4. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Soup
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