Split Pea Soup with Ham

Name: Split Pea Soup with Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts)
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas; 8 cups water; 3/4 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), cubed; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 10 ounces); 1 celery rib, chopped; 5 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1-1/4 hours YIELD: 12 servings (3 quarts)

To liven up pea soup, I load mine with potatoes and veggies. It’s peppery rather than smoky, and I pass it around with warm cornbread. —Barbara Link, Alta Loma, California

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
8 cups water
3/4 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), cubed
2 large onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 10 ounces)
1 celery rib, chopped
5 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until peas and vegetables are tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 202 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 396mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 11g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.

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