SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP

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Not a winter goes by that I don't fix at least one batch of this traditional pea soup. It's a hot and hearty meal that really warms up my family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h50m

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound dried green split peas (2 cups)
7 cups water
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced peeled potato
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring the peas, water and oil to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the next eight ingredients; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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