Split Pea Soup

3.25 from 4 votes

Split Pea Soup is a flavorful, hearty soup with tender, shredded ham steak, delicious seasonings, carrots, celery, and of course sweet split peas. And the best part, this soup can be whipped up all in one pot. Minimal dishes equals minimal mess.

Course: pea soup, peas, Soup, split pea soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: split pea soup

Servings:

Calories: 483kcal

Author: Rachael

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons butter unsalted
1 large onion chopped fine
salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves minced
3 1/2 cups water
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 lb ham steak cut into 4 pieces
3 slices thick cut bacon
1 pound split peas rinsed
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 carrots peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces
1 celery rib cut into ½ inch pieces

Instructions

In a large dutch oven (5 qt), melt butter over medium-high heat
Add in onion and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring throughout until onion is softened and fragrant. About 3-4 minutes.
Add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
Add water, chicken broth, ham steak, bacon, split peas, thyme, and bay leaves.
Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 45 minutes.
Remove ham steak pieces, and set aside.
Stir in carrots and celery.
Cover, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, use two forks to shred the ham into bite sized pieces.
Once the 30 minutes is up, remove thyme, bacon, and bay leaves and discard.
Add ham in.
Taste, and season with salt and pepper to preference.
Serve.

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