SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CUBED HAM

Split Pea Soup with Cubed Ham image

My husband has always loved split pea soup, but I never cared for it-until I came across this recipe. The combination of flavors is so tasty that even I have to admit to liking it.-Holly Dow, Presque Isle, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1-1/2 cups dried green split peas
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
3 bay leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 1177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 17g protein.