How to Make Split Pea Soup With Ham

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Split pea soup, granted, looks kind of dismal, lumpy and green. But it tastes terrific, and it's very satisfying. Plus, it's so easy to make! Serves three to four.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Large Saucepans
  • 2 c. chicken broths
  • 1/2 c. chopped carrots
  • 1/2 c. chopped onions
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
  • 1 bay leaves
  • 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. meaty hams bone
  • 1 c. dry split peas (rinsed and drained)

Step1
Combine broth, split peas, ham bone, marjoram, bay leaf, 2 c. water and a dash of pepper in a large pot.
Step2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Step3
Remove the ham bone and set aside until it is cool enough to handle.
Step4
Cut the meat off the slightly cooled ham bone and chop it coarsely. Discard the bone.
Step5
Add the ham, carrot, celery and onion to the soup pot.
Step6
Return the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
Step7
Discard the bay leaf and serve.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can ask your butcher or local ham purveyor for a ham bone if you don't have one left over. (You may or may not have to pay for it.)
  • Purée the soup for a finer texture. You can reserve the ham until after you've puréed the soup, if you like.

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