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Ham and Split Pea Soup

Ham and Split Pea Soup combines the flavors of salty ham, sweet peas and spices to make a hearty, healthy bowl of soup.
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ham, with the bone
  • 4 cups chicken broth, or vegetable stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 1 1/2 cups dried split peas, rinsed
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the ham, chicken stock, seasonings and split peas to a 4-quart slow cooker set on low.
  • In a medium skillet, saute the chopped carrots, celery and onions in 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Cook until soft, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for one more minute. Add the vegetables to the slow-cooker. Stir, cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Remove the ham bone and the bay leaves before serving. Salt and pepper the soup to taste. Recipe makes 6 servings.

Equipment

  • 1 slow-cooker, 4 quart size or larger

Notes

Whenever I purchase a ham for a family meal, I prefer to buy it with a bone. This way, I'm sure to have the bone and some extra ham to put in the freezer for another meal. For this recipe, I used a ham bone with a pound of meat still attached to the bone. I defrosted it in the microwave and added it directly to the slow-cooker. The ham bone gives this soup such great flavor. And if you buy a ham that has been smoked, that wonderful smoky flavor gets added to your soup as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1508mgPotassium: 851mgFiber: 14gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3686IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg