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Best Split Pea Soup with Leftover Ham

This comforting timeless soup is perfect for putting that leftover ham to delicious use. After years of refining this recipe, I'm proud to declare that this is the best Split Pea Soup. Each spoonful is creamy, hearty, and bursting with flavor.
Sondra Barker
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 493 kcal
Diets:
Gluten Free
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Keto
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Low Calorie

EQUIPMENT

  • 1 Large Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Split Peas 16oz packet, it's ok if it's a little under or a little more.
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups ham diced, save the fat
  • 2 cups carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • ¼ cup yellow onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Remove the fat from your leftover ham and then set it to the side.
  • Take out a large pot and turn it on medium heat (not on high heat). Then add the ham fat and saute for 2-3 minutes until it adds a small coat of fat to the pot and just slightly browns the bottom of the pan.
  • Then add your diced onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Saute on medium to low heat for 2-3 minutes and stir to combine the ham fat. As the vegetables cook, it should bring up any browning on the pan as you stir.
  • Next, add your split peas and stir to combine. Then add your chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Gently bring the soup to a low boil, then simmer on low heat for one hour.
  • 15 minutes before the soup is finished, add your diced ham, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Once the soup is finished you can taste and add any additional salt if needed.

Notes

  • If after 1 hour, if the peas on not soft enough or cooked down to your liking, simply continue simmering for 15-minute increments.
  • Do, not over-boil your soup. Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to delicious split pea soup.
  • for less thick soup, add 2 extra cups of chicken broth
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 2243mg | Potassium: 1349mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 8921IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 5mg | Net Carbohydrates: 38g
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