Split Pea Soup
This warm and hearty split pea soup is the ultimate comfort food on a chilly day! It’s made with dried split peas, tender veggies, and flavorful ham simmered until rich and creamy. This classic soup is so easy to make, super filling, and perfect for meal prep or freezing!
Servings: 6
Calories: 585kcal
Equipment
- Large stockpot
- Ladle
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups dried split peas rinsed well
- 2 quarts cold water plus extra as needed
- 1 ½ pound ham 1 bone
- 2 onions thinly sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 pinch dried marjoram
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 3 carrots chopped
- 1 potato diced
Instructions
- Soak the dried split peas in cold water for 1 hour (or overnight), then drain, rinse, and return to a large pot.
- Add 2 quarts of cold water, ham bone, onions, salt, pepper, and marjoram to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1½ hours.
- Remove the ham bone, cut off the meat, chop it, and return the chopped ham to the soup.
- Add chopped celery, carrots, and diced potato. Simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
- Taste the soup, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot!
Notes
- If the soup is too thick after cooling, just add a little water or broth when reheating.
- You can blend part of the soup with an immersion blender for a smoother texture if you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1607mg | Potassium: 1405mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5311IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 5mg