~ HEARTY SPLIT PEA, HAM & LEEK SOUP ~

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~ Hearty Split Pea, Ham & Leek Soup ~ image

It's soup weather, my favorite time of the year. I used what I had on hand to develop this tasty soup. I love peas and I love this soup...the mild flavor of the leeks will not overpower the other wonderful flavors. Soup will become thicker as it cools as with most soups that include beans or peas. Your house will smell divine as...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb dry split peas
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 leek, cleaned well and sliced thin
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped
2 carrots, cleaned and chopped
10 oz smoked ham, cubed
4 c each - chicken broth and water
1 Tbsp flavorful chicken base - optional
1/2 tsp each - dried marjoram & dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place dried peas in colander and rinse well. Place in a saucepan and cover with water...bring to a boil and continue for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • 2. Prepare vegetables and ham. In a Dutch oven, add 1 tablespoon oil of your choice. Saute the leeks, onion, carrots and celery, stirring often for 4 - 5 minutes or until softened.
  • 3. Now, add the peas, ham, seasoning, broth, base and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat - cook for 1 - 1 1/2 hours or until peas are soft. Remove bay leaf.
  • 4. Adjust seasonings if need be and serve hot!

Sela Siulangapo
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Irene Yankey
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Rajan Raj K.C.
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This soup is very easy to make, but it doesn't taste like it. It's full of flavor and very satisfying.


Alamin Raz
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Williams Yvonne
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal.


Moufdi Zioueche
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omitted the ham. The soup was still delicious!


Andrea Banalan
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I used smoked ham instead of regular ham and it gave the soup a really nice smoky flavor.


Worst Jaga
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I added some extra vegetables to the soup, such as carrots and celery. It turned out great!


Evangeline Williamson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and so delicious.


Olaoluwa Bamiji
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


SARDAR Rizwan Khaskheli
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm, comforting, and filling.


Sadie Spaulding
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I'm not usually a fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of ham and leeks made it so much more flavorful and interesting.


Dana Ware
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The ham and leeks added a delicious depth of flavor, and the split peas made it hearty and filling.