Split Pea Soup with Cubed Ham

Name: Split Pea Soup with Cubed Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 cups water; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1-1/2 cups dried green split peas; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 3 bay leaves; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

My husband has always loved split pea soup, but I never cared for it—until I came across this recipe. The combination of flavors is so tasty that even I have to admit to liking it.—Holly Dow, Presque Isle, Maine

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1-1/2 cups dried green split peas
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
3 bay leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 236 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 1177mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 13g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Split Pea Soup in Taste of Home December/January 2000

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danilane

Mar 26, 2014

very good
delowenstein

Aug 6, 2013

I had prepared this recipe when it was firstfeatured in Taste of Home and I found it really good-it was a recipe which I definitely will use if I make Split Pea Soup!I did make adjustments on this recipe to suit my tastes: I used 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil I also used 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning.The soup came out tasting delicious!Thank you, Holly Dow, for this recipe!DELowenstein
emjayay

Jun 29, 2013

Canned chicken broth has 860 mg of sodium per cup aleady, too much even before the extra salt this recipe adds. Use low sodium chicken broth, still 450 mg a cup, and don't add any salt. Plus the ham has even more salt.
plainpatty

Jan 5, 2013

This recipe was very bland. I looked up another recipe from this site and added spices and it was so much better. I will be using the other recipe going forward.
1superrn

Feb 8, 2012

Next time I make this recipe, I will omit added salt; the ham makes it salty enough. Otherwise, great combination of spices!
bethz1999

Feb 5, 2011

My family loves this soup. I added chopped carrots and celery to it with the onion. Yum!
D.A.Jacobs

Feb 9, 2010

Great recipe! A bowl of this soup and a slice of buttered homemade bread is tailored made for this winter weather.
ShepMc

Feb 9, 2010

This is very good and very easy to make