Split Pea Soup with Ham recipe

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Ingredients

1 pound dried split peas
8 cups water, divided
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
½ pound cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ red onion, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Nutrition Info

189.2 calories
carbohydrate: 24.9 g
cholesterol: 11.9 mg
fat: 4.1 g
fiber: 9.8 g
protein: 13.9 g
saturatedFat: 1.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 291.5 mg
sugar: 4.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Place split peas into a large container and cover with 6 cups cool water, soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.

  2. Mix chicken broth and 2 cups water together in a large pot over high heat, add ham, red onion, split peas, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, and salt. Bring broth mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until peas are softened, about 2 hours.

Recipe Yield

12 servings

Recipe Note

A thick and creamy pea soup that is quick and easy to put together. Peas soak overnight, and ham can be purchased pre-cubed at the store.

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