Split Pea Soup Recipe - Somewhat Simple

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Split Pea Soup Recipe

Split pea soup is an easy recipe to make using leftover ham. This hearty recipe is made with split peas, ham, spices and other healthy vegetables.

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Total Time4 15

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crock pot, fall, vegetables, Winter

Servings: servings

Calories: 244kcal

Ingredients

14 oz green split peas
3 quarts water
1 small ham shank
1 onion finely chopped
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/3 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups carrots chopped
1 cup celery chopped

Instructions

On The Stove

Chop the celery, carrots and onions
Place all of the ingredients into a large pot
Simmer the ingredients for 90 minutes
Remove the ham shank and cut the meat from the bone
Put the meat back into the pot and stir
Continue simmering for an additional 2 - 2 1/2 hours or until the soup reaches your desired thickness

In A Crock Pot

Put ingredients in the crock pot
Place the ham bone in last
Cook on low for 5-6 hours
Cut ham off the bone and return it to the slow cooker
Mix in the ham and serve

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4140IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg