Not only is this old-fashioned favorite a snap to make but it's economical, too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the subtle flavor of the split peas, while a ham bone adds a meaty touch to this hearty soup. It's sure to chase away autumn's chill. -Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h45m
Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sort peas and rinse with cold water. Place peas in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until peas are softened. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid., Return peas to Dutch oven. Add 2-1/2 qts. water, ham bone, onion, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally., Remove the ham bone; when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone. Discard bone; dice meat and return to soup. Add carrot and celery. Simmer, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes or until soup reaches desired thickness and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
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Susana Frimpongmaa
[email protected]This soup was perfect for a cold winter day. It was hearty and filling and the flavor was amazing.
Admin Connecticut
[email protected]This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more water next time.
Mohomed Rizwan
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavor and asked for the recipe.
Dananjaya Thamai
[email protected]This soup was very flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
zanipam mtshweni
[email protected]This soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland and the split peas were not cooked evenly.
Aqib Mehmood
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. The flavor was incredible and it was so easy to make.
ghazl haj
[email protected]This soup was perfect for a cold winter day. It was hearty and filling and the flavor was amazing.
Zawar Khan
[email protected]This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more water next time.
Jody Mohamed
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavor and asked for the recipe.
Raj Tamang
[email protected]This soup was very flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Ghislaine Black
[email protected]This soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland and the split peas were not cooked evenly.
daniel hayden
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. The flavor was incredible and it was so easy to make.
Ihsankhan Marwat
[email protected]This soup was perfect for a cold winter day. It was hearty and filling and the flavor was amazing.
mthabisi danlei
[email protected]This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.
Okafor Solomon
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a smoked ham bone which gave the soup a delicious smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Kryptonite Rai
[email protected]This soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland and the split peas were not cooked evenly. I would not make this soup again.
Abdur rohoman
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The split peas were cooked perfectly and the ham bone gave the soup a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Masentle Puling
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The flavor is incredible and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use a ham bone to add even more flavor.