SMOKED HAM & SPLIT PEA SOUP

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This recipe is so tasty and so simple to make! I never had Split Pea soup until after I was married. It is one of my husbands favourites, so this my Mother-in-law's recipe. When I make it I chop my vegetables in a food processor, as we prefer it not so chunky, feel free to do it either way! Also, this soup is even better the next day :yummy:

Provided by Shannon 24

Categories     Ham

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups water
2 1/4 cups dried split peas
2 lbs smoked ham, bone in
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (or chopped)
2 medium celery ribs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (or chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat water and peas to boiling in a dutch oven. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Stir ham, onion, salt and pepper in peas. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until peas are tender, about an hour.
  • Skim fat if necessary.
  • Remove ham, trim fat and bone from ham. Cut ham into 1/2 inch pieces (or smaller). Stir ham, carrots and celery into soup. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 78.1, Sodium 2283.7, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 14.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 40.2

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