Simple Split Pea and Ham Soup

Dried split peas are cooked with a ham bone, carrots, onion and garlic covered in water. Season with plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 24 hr
• Total Time: 24 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 348 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 pound leftover ham bone with meat attached
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 pound dried split peas
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add the onion, garlic and ground black pepper and allow to simmer for 1 hour. Then pour in the split peas and the carrots and allow to simmer for at least 1 more hour to allow the peas to break down. Stir together well and season to taste.

Step 2

Place ham bone in a large pot over high heat. Add water to cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 8 hours. Allow stock to cool, then strain and skim off any excess fat, discarding the bone and any cartilage. Return any ham meat to the pot, and bring the stock back to a boil until heated through.