How to Make Ham Bone and Green Split Pea Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival the hearty, warming goodness of a bowl of soup. And when it comes to soup, few flavors are as satisfying as ham bone and green split pea. This classic soup is not only delicious, but it's also a great way to use up leftover ham bones from a holiday meal. Plus, it's packed with protein and fiber, making it a nutritious and filling option for lunch or dinner.

The combination of ham bone and green split peas creates a rich, savory flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 stalks celery, diced
  • ½ large carrot, shredded
  • ⅓ white onion, diced
  • salt to taste
  • 3 cups split peas, rinsed
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 ham bone
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups water, or as needed
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Melt butter and oil in a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add celery, carrot, onion, and salt; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas and garlic. Nestle ham bone into the pot; add stock and diced ham. Add enough water so that liquid is about 1 1/2 inches from the top of the pot; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer, stirring every 30 minutes and scraping the bottom of the pot, until peas are mostly disintegrated, about 2 1/2 hours. Turn ham bone and skim the surface for fat once every hour.
  • Remove ham bone from the pot and place on a cutting board until cool enough to handle. Remove any meat from the bones and cut into bite-sized pieces; stir into soup until warmed through and season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    207 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 571mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 627mg