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Easy Split Pea Soup Recipe

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This easy split pea soup is a hearty and comforting dish made with dried split peas, ham, and a medley of vegetables simmered to perfection. Featuring simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it’s a filling meal perfect for chilly days, offering rich flavors from slow simmered peas and savory ham in a flavorful broth.

Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried split peas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 cup diced carrots (2–3 carrots)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2–4 garlic cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 ounces ham, diced (or a meaty ham bone as an option)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the split peas: Pour the split peas into a shallow bowl or plate, carefully pick through to remove any stones or debris, then rinse well under cold water using a strainer.
  2. Sauté vegetables and ham: Heat olive oil and butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onions, celery, and carrots, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, and diced ham, cooking and stirring for another minute to release flavors.
  3. Add liquids and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, add the rinsed split peas and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Let it cook gently for about 1 1/2 hours until the peas are very soft and the soup has thickened to your liking.
  4. Final season and serve: Remove the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting split pea soup.

Notes

  • Using a meaty ham bone instead of diced ham intensifies the flavor; add the bone during simmering and remove before serving.
  • The thickness of the soup can be adjusted by adding more broth if it gets too thick or by cooking longer to reduce.
  • Vegetarian option: substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit ham.

Keywords: split pea soup, easy soup recipe, ham soup, comfort food, hearty soup, healthy soup

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