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This recipe is a family favorite: Easy Homemade Split Pea Soup with Ham. This delicious and comforting soup has been passed down through generations and is sure to delight your taste buds.
We’ll show you step-by-step how to create this flavorful soup right in your own kitchen. Get ready to indulge in the perfect blend of flavors and textures, as we share our treasured old family recipe using that leftover ham bone or ham shank. So grab your apron and let’s get cooking!
Prepare the split peas by laying them out on a baking sheet and picking the rocks or hard pieces out, then place them in a colander and rinse them. You don’t need to soak them. Then just place them aside.
In a stock pot or Dutch oven on medium-low heat, add olive oil and onions. Sauté until the onions are tender, then add minced garlic and cook for another couple of minutes.
Then place the meaty ham bone from your Spiral Ham or ham shank into the pot and add chicken broth, water, thyme, rinsed peas and bay leaves. Bring it to a low boil, cover and let it cook for about 60 minutes stirring frequently.
Uncover and remove the ham bone and place it on a platter. Remove the excess meat from the bone, slice it into small pieces and place the ham pieces back into the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, and pepper, then cover, and let it cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the carrots and potatoes are fork tender.
Uncover and remove from heat. Serve with your favorite bread, biscuits or crackers and enjoy this delicious hearty soup! We served these with Cheddar Bay Biscuits and it was delicious!
Do you need to soak the peas before cooking them? No, you don’t need to pre-soak the peas. Note: When you rinse them, then tend to stick together, but don’t worry they will come apart when you stir them into the broth.
What is a substitute for ham hock in split pea soup?
You can use ham steak bone or the bone from a Spiral Ham.
Can you make split pea soup in crockpot? Yes, you may only need to use 2 cups of water instead of 4 cups. You can cook it on low 7 to 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Can you make split pea soup in an instant pot? Yes, you would just set it to Sauté and add oil, onion and then mince garlic. then add the remaining ingredients and cook for 15 minutes.
Can you store the soup in the refrigerator or freezer? Yes, place it in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3 to four days and in the freezer for up to 4 months. You will need to add water as it will be a little thick.
This delightful dish will warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling warm, satisfied, and eager to share this amazing recipe with your loved ones and make this easy perfect homemade split pea soup with ham.
This recipe is a family favorite: Easy Homemade Split Pea Soup with Ham. This delicious and comforting soup has been passed down through generations and is sure to delight your taste buds.
Note: When you rinse the peas, they may get sticky and stick together this is normal. Just gently break them apart when you add them to the broth in the pot.
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