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

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.

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.

Originally published as Split Pea and Ham soup in Country Pork

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suekg

Nov 20, 2016

Used up my salty ham, yay
maryft

Dec 28, 2013

If you really want to add extra flavor, use the ham bone too. A little celery salt helps with flavor. Also, if you like a less mushy pea, use the whole peas or a combination of split and whole.
SarahJane99

Mar 17, 2013

I followed the directions exactly and found the peas way overcooked. I ended up adding two cups of water and a teaspoon of ham base for flavor. Next time I will cook peas less and add veggies earlier!
mwilson101

Mar 4, 2013

absolutely wonderful. great soup for the St. Pat's potluck
roymurdock

Nov 10, 2012

Really good! Followed the recipe almost exactly and couldn't stop eating it!
Toni51

Apr 2, 2012

We liked this soup a lot. Thanks for sharing it! I used the ingredients listed here but the method shown in the video on this page. For example, "sweating" the carrots, celery and onions to soften them up a bit, then adding the dried split peas and other ingredients directly into that pot. I also substituted chicken stock for water to get more flavor. The split peas really don't need to simmer for two hours .... 35-45 minutes is more than enough time.
seekye1st

Dec 29, 2011

I only cooked the peas for 30 minutes, then added the next eight for another 30 minutes.
ahmom

Nov 25, 2011

good
Ruehs

Feb 5, 2011

Very good. my whole family loved it! I would definitely make again. This will become a go to recipe for leftover ham!
jenhalls

Oct 18, 2010

Maybe I am missing something but didn't think it was that great. It was ok but don't know if I will be making it again.