The flavor of this hearty split pea soup with ham is a light hint of sweetness, a touch of saltiness, and a hint of smokiness overall. This soup is perfect for the fall or winter season, and it can be enjoyed for either lunch or dinner.
How to Make Split Pea Soup With Ham
The recipe that follows will provide you with a comprehensive list of ingredients as well as detailed instructions, but before we get into that, let’s go over the fundamentals:
Split Pea and Ham Soup Ingredients
These are the components that you will need in order to make this traditional recipe for ham and split pea soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- ½ onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed
- 1 pound ham, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 2 ½ cups water
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large soup pot, melt the butter by heating it over medium-low heat. Stir in the celery, onion, and garlic slices; continue to cook and stir for five to eight minutes, or until the onions become translucent but do not turn brown.
The split peas, ham, and bay leaf should be stirred in. Pour in the chicken stock and water, stir to combine, and continue to simmer for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes, or until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened. From time to time, stir. Before serving, season the dish with salt and black pepper.