Indulge in a hearty and comforting Ham and Split Pea Soup, a classic dish that offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. This traditional soup is brimming with wholesome ingredients, including tender ham, protein-rich split peas, aromatic vegetables, and a flavorful broth. Savor the smoky richness of the ham, the earthy sweetness of the split peas, and the medley of vegetables that add depth and vibrancy to every spoonful. This versatile soup can be easily tailored to your preferences, whether you prefer a thick and hearty consistency or a lighter, broth-based version. Discover variations of this timeless recipe, including a zesty version with lemon and dill, a creamy incarnation enriched with heavy cream, and a vegetarian interpretation featuring smoked tofu instead of ham. Embark on a culinary journey with our Ham and Split Pea Soup guide, where each recipe promises a satisfying and memorable dining experience.
Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!
HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP RECIPE - A GREAT SOUP
With the slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtly smoky flavor of the ham, this hearty soup is the ideal fall or winter soup -- a great one for lunches, or as a starter for dinner.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Stir in onion, celery, and sliced garlic. Cook slowly until the onions are translucent but not brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Mix in ham, bay leaf, and split peas. Pour in chicken stock and water. Stir to combine, and simmer slowly until the peas are tender and the soup is thick, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1186.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP
Easy and delicious! Very thick and hearty! Freezes well! (I always make a double batch and freeze 2/3.) Update: If you overcook, the soup will get even thicker than usual! and turn a little bit of an olive drab color--it will still taste good though!
Provided by Dwynnie
Categories Ham
Time 8h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order listed.
- Pour in water. Do not stir!
- Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone.
- Remove bones and bay leaf.
- Serve!
INSTANT POT® SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP
Cooking split peas under pressure makes them nearly instantly creamy. This recipe is very close to a classic split pea soup, but I have the option of cooking with or without a meaty ham bone. If you just have ham, it will be just as great with the combination of celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, and split peas. Get ready for a thick and flavorful broth!
Provided by Diana71
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), and select Saute function. Add butter and olive oil; heat until butter is melted. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until onion is nearly translucent, about 3 minutes. Add ham and cook for 1 minute.
- Add potato; cook and stir to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pot, for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3 cups chicken broth, split peas, and bay leaves. Turn Saute function off.
- Close and lock the lid and seal the valve. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 12 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, 2 to 3 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Unlock and remove the lid. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. If soup is too thick, select Saute function and add remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Stir until heated through and desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately with Cheddar cheese sprinkled over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2052 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
HAM BONE AND GREEN SPLIT PEA SOUP
Split pea soup is a great way to use a leftover Christmas ham bone!
Provided by Mark
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 2h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter and oil in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add celery, onion, carrot, and salt. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas and garlic. Nestle ham bone into the pot; add stock and diced ham. Fill pot with water to about 1 1/2 inches from the top. Mix and bring soup to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer, scraping the bottom of the pot and stirring every 30 minutes, until peas are mostly disintegrated, about 2 1/2 hours. Turn ham bone and skim surface for fat once every hour. Take bone out, remove any meat, and return meat to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 19.4 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 7 g
SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP I
This is a good way to use leftover ham, quite inexpensive, and VERY tasty. I hope that you enjoy it. Some people like to add carrots or other types of vegetables. Don't forget to serve with buttered bread toasted in the oven.
Provided by TEETOE
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Split Pea Soup Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium pot, saute onions in oil. Add the split peas, ham bone, and enough water to cover ingredients; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover, and cook until there are no peas left, just a green liquid, 2 hours. While it is cooking, check to see if water has evaporated. You may need to add more water as the soup continues to cook.
- Once the soup is a green liquid remove from heat, and let stand so it will thicken. Once thickened you may need to heat through to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 72.2 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 29.6 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 18.6 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP II
I am fifty years old, and I picked this recipe up watching my mother make it when I war young, and I'm sure she learned it from her mother. It's a great Split Pea soup recipe for the frugal. Serve with crusty French bread for dunking, a sprinkle of pepper and a pat of butter on the top of the soup.
Provided by Clinton C. Wigen
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time P1DT20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the ham bone in a large pot over high heat. Add water to cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer overnight. Allow to cool and clean the stock, discarding the bone, excess fat, and any cartilage. Return any good ham meat to the pot and bring back to a boil.
- Add the onion, garlic and ground black pepper and allow to simmer for 1 hour. Then pour in the split peas and the carrots and allow to simmer for at least 1 more hour to allow the peas to break down. Stir together well and season to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 15.4 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 694.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
JUDY'S HEARTY SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP
This is my mom's recipe that she has been making since I was a kid. My husband never liked pea soup until he tried this one! My mom always makes it without the ham bone and just uses diced ham, but if you have bone in ham, you could put that in the soup while it's cooking. This hearty soup gets even tastier and thicker the next day when reheated. Goes great with crusty bread and butter!
Provided by Maizy Lou
Categories Vegetable
Time 3h30m
Yield 20 cups, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse one bag of split peas. Bring to a boil with 7 cups of water and 1 can of chicken broth. Cover and turn off heat and let sit for 1 hour.
- Turn burner back on medium heat and add the ham, (bone if you have it), onions, salt, pepper, marjoram, and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to and allow to simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours.
- Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cover and simmer on low for 1 hour.
- Remove the bay leaf and bone (if using) and serve.
PRESSURE COOKER SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP
This is my Mom's famous split pea soup recipe that I adapted to the pressure cooker. It really cuts the cooking time-from several hours to about 30 min. Great for cold winter suppers.
Provided by KEA8019
Categories Beans
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill pressure cooker with water and other ingredients, except Sherry.
- Make sure the pot is no more than half full.
- Put lid on cooker, place rocker (if model has one) on vent pipe and bring to high pressure.
- When at correct pressure start timing for 20 min.
- Let cooker release steam naturally.
- If using a pork bone, remove and pull all meat off and add to soup.
- Adjust salt to suit your taste at this point.
- Serve with a splash of Sherry if you wish.
- Note: You can start this recipe with frozen pork hock by first covering bone with 8 cups water and pressure cook as directed above for about 30 min.
- then cold water release pressure and add all other ingredients.
- Replace lid, bring to pressure and time for 10 more min.
- and let pressure naturally drop.
COUNTRY STYLE SMOKED SAUSAGE, HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP
This is the soup I make after I have baked my Recipe #262247. This soup uses split peas, but you can just as easily use yellow or red split lentils instead (same weight and cooking instructions). Many old style recipes require that the split peas are soaked overnight before starting recipes but this is not normally necessary nowadays. However, be sure to read the packet instructions carefully. If the split peas are soaked overnight their cooking time can be reduced to around 40 minutes. This recipe does not require overnight soaking however. If you have made my Recipe #262247, you will not need to add the vegetables listed here - unless you want extra vegetables, as the stock will already contain them. The cooking time will then depend on the split peas or lentils only. This serves 4 hungry people in large, deep soup bowls as a main course soup dish. It is wonderful with crusty bread rolls or baguette. This also makes a fabulous soup to take on a picnic in the Autumn or Winter, just what the doctor ordered!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Stocks
Time 4h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- WHICH GAMMON or HAM?.
- I used a cooked boneless ham joint throughout this recipe. If you use an uncooked ham, you will need to cook it (see instructions below) which will leave you with homemade stock for the soup.
- Sometimes ham or gammon can be very salty, especially gammon from supermarkets. To remove most of the salt, soak the gammon in water for two hours before cooking and pour away the water. Then simmer it for 15 minutes, pour away the water and add new water for the remaining cooking time.
- If the ham or gammon joint you buy is too large, put what is left in the fridge and use it for sandwiches,or as a main meal another time.
- As a very easy alternative, use pre-cooked ham which saves all the bother of cooking your own ham / gammon joint. If you decide to use pre-cooked ham, just ignore the first step of the recipe, OR you might have cooked my Celebration Spiced Ham with Orange and Marmalade glaze already - so the stock base and ham will be done!
- Whatever ham or gammon is used, it's fine if it is smoked or un-smoked - I used un-smoked.
- Cooking the Ham or Gammon:.
- Pour 3 pints of water into a largish pan and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down until the water is simmering (barely boiling). Place the uncooked gammon in the pan. If the gammon is covered half way to all the way by the water you're OK. Chop the gammon into smaller pieces if it's not at least half covered. The cooking method is the same whatever ham or gammon joint you use. Cook for around 50 minutes.
- Turn the ham over about half way through cooking.
- Immediately after the ham is put on to cook, start on the vegetables.
- Cooking the Soup:.
- Chop up the onions and carrots into small cubes, and place all the vegetables, split peas and chopped parsley into a pan, pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Then lower the heat so that the mixture is just simmering (just below boiling).
- This will need to be cooked for around one hour, maybe one and a quarter hours if you want your vegetables soft.
- The ham or gammon should be cooked after about 50 minutes, just enough time to prepare it before the vegetables are cooked.
- Remove the ham from the pan, and chop it into small cubes. Chop up the smoked sausage to the same size.
- The final step is to add the ham and smoked sausage to the soup and heat gently for about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir well and have a quick taste. More salt and pepper can added if the soup needs more seasoning.
- Serve the soup into bowls and add some extra chopped parsley if you have any available. Serve with crusty bread rolls or French bread/baguette.
- This soup freezes well and will keep in the freezer for a month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.4, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 146.8, Sodium 2469.1, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 60.8
HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP (EMERIL LAGASSE)
Oh my, oh my is this ever good. I skipped the Parmesan Truffled Potato Chips and didn't miss it. I like to make split pea soup when I've just made a ham to make good use of the ham bone. I also re-used some of the water I cooked the ham hock in instead of getting fresh water. This is a definite "make again" recipe, and I don't make very many recipes twice. Recipe courtesy of Food Network.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Beans
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place the peas in a large pot or bowl, cover with water by 2 inches and soak 8 hours or overnight. Drain the peas and set aside.
- Score the ham hock. Place in a pot, covered with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the celery and the carrots and cook, stirring, until just soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Add the ham hock and the ham and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown. Add the drained peas, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes, and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add 8 cups of water, the bayleaf and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender, about 1 hour (add more water as needed, if the soup becomes too thick or dry).
- Remove the bay leaf and discard. Adjust the seasoning to taste, and serve immediately with Parmesan Truffled Chips on top.
- Parmesan Truffled Potato Chips:
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot to between 340 and 350 degrees.
- Pat the potatoes completely dry. Add to the oil in batches and cook until golden brown, stirring with a long handled spoon to turn and cook evenly, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and place in a large bowl. Toss with the cheese, truffle oil, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.
CHEF JON'S SPLIT PEA AND HAM BONE SOUP
Make and share this Chef Jon's Split Pea and Ham Bone Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Jon Wm.
Categories Ham
Time 3h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse peas well in cold water and add to a large cooking pot.
- Measure 12 cups of water and add to cooking pot.
- Bring to boil, remove from heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour.
- Return to stove and bring back to boil.
- Add ham bone, carrots, onions, celery, bay leafs, beef base, Goya ham and Goya Sazon seasoning, salt, peppercorns and dried thyme.
- Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove ham bone and cut off any remaining ham, cut into bite size pieces.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup.
- Add ham back to soup.
- Discard ham bone.
- If there are big pieces of ham in the soup, remove, cut into bite size pieces and return to soup.
- Remove bay leaf and discard.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- If soup is too thick, add more water to your desired consistency.
SPLIT PEA AND SMOKED HAM SOUP
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large sauce pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the celery, garlic, parsnip and onion, and saute for 15 minutes to build flavor, seasoning with salt and pepper as you go. Add the oregano, thyme and bay leaf, and cook on low for 3 more minutes. Turn the burner off and add the bourbon, return to the heat and reduce for 3 minutes. Add the split peas, ham and stock. Remember to season lightly as you cook. Cook until the peas are tender and the soup has reduced to the desired consistency, about 1 hour. Pull the ham piece and herbs from the pot and, using an immersion blender, blend the soup until mostly smooth. Cut the ham into 1/2-inch pieces and add back to the pot. Serve with the toasted baguette.
CROCK POT SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP
This is a great way to make split pea soup - just let it cook itself all day long. I like the addition of rice in this recipe.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories Ham
Time 10h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 3 1/2-5 quart crock pot, combine ham, peas, onion, celery, carrot, parsley, thyme and pepper. Pour chicken broth and water over all.
- Cover; cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours or on high setting for 4 to 5 hours. Stir in rice. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or till rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 563.7, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 25.3
SPLIT PEA, BARLEY AND HAM SOUP
Make and share this Split Pea, Barley and Ham Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Crispbrook
Categories Winter
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, then add pepper, salt, pepper sauce and stir twice.
- Saute over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add rinsed split peas,barley,chopped carrots, garlic, bay leaves and saute another 2 minutes, stirring several times.
- Add chicken broth and the chopped ham or smoked turkey sausage.
- Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, remove bay leaves,add milk or half and half and stir.
- Enjoy with warm, crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 2289.4, Carbohydrate 91, Fiber 32.1, Sugar 13.9, Protein 44
SPLIT PEA AND LEFTOVER HAM SOUP
This is an old family recipe that has always been one of my favorites. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner and great for freezing and saving for later.
Provided by Shealyn
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 14h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak white navy beans in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight. Rinse thoroughly.
- Place ham bone in a large pot with water to just cover. Bring to a boil and cook for at least 4 hours. Add onion, garlic, and pepper and simmer 1 hour more.
- Remove ham bone; strip any meat from the bone and return it to the pot. Add chopped leftover ham, soaked and rinsed navy beans, split peas, and carrots and bring soup to a simmer. Cook until peas begin to break down, about 1 hour. Season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 26.1 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 254.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP
Steps:
- Place the peas in a large pot or bowl, cover with water by 2 inches and soak 8 hours or overnight. Drain the peas and set aside.
- Score the ham hock. Place in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrots and cook, stirring, until just soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Add the ham hock and ham and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown. Add the drained peas, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes, and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add 8 cups of water, the bay leaf and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender, about 1 hour. (Add more water as needed, if the soup becomes too thick or dry.)
- Remove the bay leaf and discard. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and serve immediately with Parmesan Truffled Chips on top.
- Using a mandolin or very sharp, heavy knife, slice the potatoes into rounds as thin as possible, and place in a large bowl of water to prevent discoloration.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot to between 340 and 350 degrees F.
- Pat the potatoes completely dry. Add to the oil in batches and cook until golden brown, stirring with a long handled spoon to turn and cook evenly, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and place in a large bowl. Toss with the cheese, truffle oil, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.
SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CARROTS AND HAM HOCKS
In less than half an hour, I can have the ingredients for my satisfying pea soup simmering away in my slow cooker. What a great treat to enjoy this soup on a chilly night.-Heidi Schmidgall, Hancock, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h25m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until peas are tender. Skim fat; discard bay leaf. , Set ham hocks aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut ham into small pieces. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP WITH CROUTONS
This is one of my favorite soups with homemade pumpernickel croutons. I love this soup so much with the unique flavor of split peas and the crunch of the croutons on top. As you can see I had to use what was in the bread box and that was a rye/pumpernickel but it was just as tasty. This is such a wonderful soup for the fall...
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Other Soups
Time 2h50m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Place your ham bone in a large pot and cook on medium heat for 1 1/2 hours.
- 2. Look through your split peas and throw out any bad ones and then rinse with cold water. Remove your ham bone and remove the remaining meat on the bone. Tear or cut into smaller pieces.
- 3. In another pot take at least a quart of the broth and add your peas, seasonings and your ham. Begin cooking on a medium heat for 1/2 hour or so. Continue to add broth to your liking as the peas absorb broth you will need to add more.
- 4. After 1 1/2 cooking or so, add your carrots, celery and onions. While this continues to cook for another 1/2 or so till vegetables and peas are done you can make your croutons.
- 5. CROUTONS: Tear your bread into smaller pieces and coat with your oil and toss with hands. Now, add your seasonings of garlic powder and beau monde. If you don't have beau monde just add garlic salt. Add a little more oil if necessary to coat the bread pieces evenly as possible. Place in oven on some tin foil OR parchment paper at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
- 6. Ladle your soup into a bowl and add your croutons. Now you are ready to eat.
HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP
Steps:
- 1. Bring 3 quarts of water, ham, bay leaves to a boil, overd med high heat in large soup kettle. Reduce heat ot low and simmer until meat is tender and pulls away from the bone (2-2.5 hours). Remove ham meat and bone from broth; add split peas and thyme and simmer until peas are tender and dissolved (45 min - 1 hour). Meanwhile, when ham is cooled enough to handle, shred meat into bite sized pieces and set aside. Discard rind and bone. 2. While ham is simmering, heat oil in large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add onions, carrots and celery; saute, stiring frequently until most of the liquid evaporates and veggies begin to brown; 5-6 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add butter, garlic, and sugar. Cook veggies, stirring frequently, until deeply browned; 30-35 min, set aside. 3. Add sauteed veggies, potatoes, and shredded ham to soup; simmer until potatoes are tender and peas dissolve adn thicken soup to the consistency of light cream (about 20 min more). Season with black pepper. Ladle soup into bowls, sprinkle with red onion (optional)and pass vinegar (optional)
Tips:
- Choose a good quality ham hock. A smoked ham hock will add a delicious smoky flavor to the soup.
- Soak the split peas overnight in cold water. This will help them to cook more evenly.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor and nutrients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. A bay leaf, some thyme, or a pinch of cayenne pepper can all add a unique flavor to the soup.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Ham and split pea soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. So next time you have some leftover ham, don't throw it away! Make a pot of ham and split pea soup instead.
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