Split Pea and Ham Soup
Nothing quite hits the spot on a cold winter day like split pea soup. The smoky flavor of the ham with the sweet flavor of the peas and carrots make a delectable combination. This cooks up relatively quickly without too much prep work.
Ingredients
- 3-4 Tbs olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic crushed and chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups ham chopped
- 16 oz dried split peas 1 bag
- 8 cups chicken broth or beef broth
- 8 cups water
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat the oil and sautee the onions, garlic and carrots on medium/high heat until they have partially softened and caramelized. Stir frequently.
- Add the ham and the dried split peas to the vegetable sautee. Stir well, then add the broth and the water.
- Bring the pot to a simmer then set the heat to medium. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 45 minutes. Stir intermittently, and let some of the steam escape the pot after the first 20 minutes or so.
- This freezes excellently.
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