One Pot Split Pea Soup
Easy split pea soup recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot over stovetop. Loaded with tender split peas, shredded ham and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Butter Unsalted
- 1 1/4 cup Onions Finely chopped
- 1 1/4 cup Celery Diced
- 2-3 cloves Garlic Finely minced
- 1-2 tsp Turmeric Optional, Adjust according to your taste preference
- 4 cups Chicken broth Low sodium
- 3-4 cups Water
- 1 bag Dried split peas 16 oz. bag
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 sprigs Thyme Fresh
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1.5 pound Ham bone Meaty
- 1 1/4 cup Carrots Washed, Peeled, Diced
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick pot over medium-high heat until butter is melted.
- Add onions, celery, garlic, turmeric (optional) and saute for 4-5 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
- Add broth, water, dried split peas, bay leaves, thyme salt, pepper and mix everything together.
- Place the ham in the center.
- Bring soup to a boil and then, reduce heat to Low.
- Cover and cook for 60-70 minutes until ham meat is tender. Be sure to stir often during this time.
- When ham is tender, remove it from the soup and shred it with 2 forks. Keep it aside, covered.
- Mix in carrots in the soup now.
- Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, mixing often.
- Remove lid and cook on Medium heat for 10-15 until liquid is reduced to your desired consistency.
- Turn off heat and mix in shredded ham.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley or green onions and a light sprinkle of paprika. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or stovetop with a splash of water or broth.
- The soup will thicken a bit as it rests and cools. It can easily be thinned out with the addition of more water or broth.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4635IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg