SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP I

Split Pea and Ham Soup I image

This is a good way to use leftover ham, quite inexpensive, and VERY tasty. I hope that you enjoy it. Some people like to add carrots or other types of vegetables. Don't forget to serve with buttered bread toasted in the oven.

Provided by TEETOE

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Split Pea Soup Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound dried split peas
1 pound ham bone
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a medium pot, saute onions in oil. Add the split peas, ham bone, and enough water to cover ingredients; season with salt and pepper.
Cover, and cook until there are no peas left, just a green liquid, 2 hours. While it is cooking, check to see if water has evaporated. You may need to add more water as the soup continues to cook.
Once the soup is a green liquid remove from heat, and let stand so it will thicken. Once thickened you may need to heat through to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 72.2 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 29.6 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 18.6 mg, Sugar 10.8 g