Yield: 6 servings
Split Pea Soup with Ham
When I want Split Pea Soup, this is the recipe I crave! Made with ham hocks or leftover ham, this is so delicious and freezes well if you want to make freezer meals.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce bag of dried split peas
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic (chopped)
- 2 large carrots (chopped)
- 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
- kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 smoked ham hock (about 11 ounces (assuming 4 ounces meat removing bone and skin)*)
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Instructions
- Wash the peas and drain.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, saute onions and garlic in 2 teaspoons of oil over medium heat until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the peas, carrots, ham hock and chicken broth, then cover the pot and let it come to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Once it boils, reduce heat and cook for about 2 hours, or until the peas are soft and thickened.
- Make sure to check the liquid and consistency. You may need to add hot water if it becomes too thick.
- Remove ham hock, discard the skin and boned and serve with ham.
Notes
*based on 4 ounces ham.
Nutrition
Serving: 11/3 cup, Calories: 325kcal, Carbohydrates: 54g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 2.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 730mg, Fiber: 20g, Sugar: 9g
Blue Smart Points: 2
Green Smart Points: 9
Purple Smart Points: 2
Points +: 7