PERFECT SPLIT PEA 'N HAM SOUP
Originally a grandmother's recipe in a San Francisco newspaper, I've modified this a bit to make it even easier and better. It's the best pea soup I've ever eaten, offering big flavor where many pea soups are just too bland. It takes some time, but almost all is unattended. Enjoy it on a chilly night, and for several more days afterward! Delicious right off the stove, or make-ahead. (This soup thickens a lot when chilled, but "melts" on reheating. You can add a little water if needed.)
Provided by Laurie H.
Categories Vegetable
Time 3h30m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse peas well in a strainer or colander.
- Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or soup pot, and saute onions, carrots and celery over medium heat until lightly browned. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt over all.
- Add the crushed garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Keeping heat the same, add the broth and peas. Scrape bottom of pan to loosen any browned bits and stir to mix everything up.
- Trim all visible fat from the ham and add ham to the pot. It's fine if it breaks into a few chunks, but they need to be large enough to pick out later.
- When soup comes to a light boil, use a wad of paper towels to dab any whitish foam off the surface.
- Lower heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 2-3 hours. About an hour in, use tongs to pull out all the ham and either chop into bite-sized pieces or snip with kitchen scissors right over the pot. Now is also a great time to taste for seasoning; you may need to add nothing at all, but see Ingredients for ideas.
- If you like, blend some or all of the soup with a regular blender (more trouble) or immersion blender (zero trouble).
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Sheikh Ejaz
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The soup is flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold day.
Joey Consular
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of ham and peas. It's a great soup to make for a quick and easy meal.
Lu Bartulović
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The ham and peas are a perfect combination. It's a great soup to make for a cold winter day.
Jobe
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of ham and peas. It's a great soup to make for a cold day.
Mamusu Mednisha kamara
[email protected]This soup is a must-try! It's so flavorful and hearty. The ham and peas are a perfect combination. It's a great soup to make for a special occasion.
Luciano Peralta
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The ham flavor is rich and smoky, and the peas are perfectly tender.
Georgia_lea11
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The ham and peas are a perfect combination. It's a great soup to make for a cold winter day.
Mirxa khan
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the combination of ham and peas. It's a great soup to make for a special occasion.
Ibraahim Cabdishakuur
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The soup is flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold day.
Noman Qurashi
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of ham and peas. It's a great soup to make for a quick and easy meal.
Starla Sathre
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The ham flavor is rich and smoky, and the peas are perfectly tender. I like to serve it with a crusty bread or crackers.
seema malik
[email protected]This split pea and ham soup is a delicious and hearty meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. I added a bit of extra garlic and thyme, and it turned out perfectly.