Split Pea N Ham Soup
Cozy up with a hearty bowl of Split Pea N Ham Soup, a classic comfort food that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. This rich, velvety soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day, with its savory broth infused with tender dried split peas, smoky ham, and aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion. Simmered low and slow with a fragrant blend of garlic, thyme, and a bay leaf, the flavors meld beautifully into a thick, rustic soup that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Whether you use a flavorful ham bone or chopped ham, this recipe delivers a protein-packed meal that’s ideal for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve with crusty bread for a truly comforting dining experience. Perfectly balanced and deeply flavorful, this split pea soup is a must-try for home cooks who love hearty, wholesome recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried split peas
- 8 cups water
- 1 ham bone (or chopped ham)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Sort through the split peas to remove any debris or stones. Rinse them well under cold water and drain.
In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add the rinsed split peas, water, ham bone (or chopped ham), bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer gently for 70-90 minutes, stirring occasionally. The peas should break down, and the soup will thicken as it cooks.
Remove the ham bone and bay leaf. If using a ham bone, trim off any remaining meat, chop it into small pieces, and return it to the soup.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or crackers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1991 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.1 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 3945 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.4 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 127.4 g | 455% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.1 g | ||
| Protein | 142.7 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 577 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 6079 mg | 129% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
