Split Pea and Ham Soup

Name: Split Pea and Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 35 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 pound dried green split peas (2 cups); 7 cups water; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 2 cups chopped carrots; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup diced peeled potato; 1 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2 hours 35 min.

Makes

10 servings (2-3/4 quarts)

Not a winter goes by that I don't fix at least one batch of this traditional pea soup. It's a hot and hearty meal that really warms up my family.

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Ingredients

1 pound dried green split peas (2 cups)
7 cups water
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced peeled potato
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring the peas, water and oil to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the next eight ingredients; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 205 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein.

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