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Siempre Homemade

Split pea soup

A hearty, comforting split pea soup with ham and vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried split peas
  • 8 oz diced ham (diced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 ribs celery (diced)
  • 3 carrots (diced)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2-3 cups water
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    To a large pot add 1 tbsp oil and sauté onion, carrots and celery for 5 mins until lightly brown and onions are translucent. Add the diced ham, and sauté until lightly browned, about 3 mins. Add the garlic and thyme and sauté for 2 mins more.

  2. 2

    Add split peas, broth, bay leaves, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low and simmer covered and stirring occasionally until peas are broken down and tender, 70-80 mins.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat, add salt and pepper to taste and serve with croutons and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Note: The soup will thicken as it cools, if it is too thin, simmer uncovered for the last 20 mins, if it is too thick add water to thin it out.