SIMPLE AND GOOD HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP

Simple and Good Ham and Split Pea Soup image

This is simplicity at its best. Served with cornbread and brownies, you get pure comfort food. I add extra basil and if you don't like split pea soup, substitute dried navy beans for split peas. Soak the navy beans overnight and increase first cook time to 2 hours and then stir in celery and carrots and continue to cook as directed. Also I add extra vegetables. Enjoy!

Provided by faith58

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas (2 cups)
2 lbs smoked ham shank
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
1 small onion, chopped
6 peppercorns
8 cups water
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium carrot, chopped if desired

Steps:

In large saucepan, combine first 7 ingredients. Simmer covered, 1 hour, Stir in celery and carrots and continue simmering for 1/2 to 1 hour or until peas are tender and soup thickens.
Remove peppercorns and ham shank, cut meat from bone and return to soup. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.5, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 506.4, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 19.9, Sugar 7.2, Protein 44.7