A hearty and comforting soup perfect for cold days, made with split peas and flavorful ham, simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried split peas rinsed and drained
- 1 ham hock or 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 1 stick celery diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the dried split peas, ham hock, chicken broth, and thyme to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the peas are tender.
- Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return it to the soup. If using diced ham, simply add.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg