Split Pea Soup with Ham – Easy Recipes for Cozy Dinners
This hearty and flavorful split pea soup with ham is one of those easy recipes that brings comfort to the table in every spoonful.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 smoked ham hock (about 1 lb) or 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed and sorted
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables start to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add bay leaf, ham hock (or diced ham), split peas, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially and simmer for 60-75 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove ham hock. Shred the meat and return it to the pot (if using diced ham, skip this step).
- Discard bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread for a comforting meal.