Split Peas Soup w/ Ham

If you're looking for the perfect comfort food this is it. To this day, split pea soup remains to be one of my favorite comfort food's when it comes to soup. This recipe is made with smoked ham that delivers a delicious flavor like you've never tasted before. I can't wait for you to try this split pea soup with ham recipe.

Ingredients

1 pound split peas (green or yellow), rinsed and sorted

2 cups cooked ham, (sliced, ham hock or bone in)

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

1 onion, chopped

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

6 cups water or chicken broth

Salt and pepper, to taste

 Instructions

1. Rinse split peas under cold water and set aside.

2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

3. Stir in the minced garlic. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. Add rinsed split peas, water, ham and veggies to the pot. Bring to a boil.

5. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the split peas are tender. Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if the soup becomes too thick.

6. Remove ham from pot and shred into pieces, then return back to pot. Stir and season to taste with salt and pepper or desired seasonings.

7.Allow soup to slightly cool before serving. Enjoy