Split Pea and Ham Bone Soup

This is a straight-forward version of a classic soup combines dried split peas with onion and ham. Variations include adding carrots, celery, or potatoes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 413 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound dried split peas
• 1 pound ham bone

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cover, and cook until there are no peas left, just a green liquid, 2 hours. While it is cooking, check to see if water has evaporated. You may need to add more water as the soup continues to cook.

Step 2

Once the soup is a green liquid remove from heat, and let stand so it will thicken. Once thickened you may need to heat through to serve.

Step 3

Heat oil in a medium pot, add onions and saute until tender. Stir in split peas, ham bone, and enough water to cover ingredients; season with salt and pepper.