SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP

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I created this recipe by taking ingredients from other split pea soup recipes and added a few of my own. My husband loves it, and my dad requests that I make him a batch for his birthday present. This soup also freezes well.

Provided by jennifer.blake-some

Categories Ham

Time 3h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb dried split peas
8 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 -2 lb ham, chopped
1 good ham bone
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Steps:

Rinse split peas well.
Heat peas and water to boiling.
Boil uncovered for 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Stir in onions, celery, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano leaves. Mix well.
Add ham bone.
Heat to a boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours; stirring occasionally.
Remove ham bone and bay leaves.
Stir in ham and carrots.
Heat to a boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until carrots are tender and soup is desired consistency; stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.8, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 23.7, Sodium 1030.1, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 21.9

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