Ham and Split Pea Soup Recipe — A Great Soup

This tasty split pea and ham soup from Chef John is rich and hearty with a subtle smoky flavor; super satisfying on a cold and blustery day.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 374 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1 pound ham, diced
• 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed
• 2.5 cups water
• 0.5 onion, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Stir in celery, onion, and sliced garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent but not brown, 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in split peas, ham, and bay leaf. Pour in chicken stock and water; stir to combine and simmer until peas are tender and soup has thickened, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to serve.