Ham and Split Pea Soup
This hearty split pea soup with ham has a slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtle smoky flavor. An ideal fall or winter soup — great for lunch or dinner.
Ingreadients :
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- ½ onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed
- 1 pound ham, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 2 ½ cups water
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Step by Step :
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Stir in celery, onion, and sliced garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent but not brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in split peas, ham, and bay leaf. Pour in chicken stock and water; stir to combine and simmer until peas are tender and soup has thickened, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to serve.
