Easy Soup Recipes: Comforting Split Pea and Chicken Ham Soup
A comforting and easy-to-make split pea and ham soup recipe that warms the soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 cup split peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ham, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and ham, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in split peas, chicken broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until peas are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of ham for your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: easy soup recipes, split pea soup, ham soup