Split Pea and Leftover Ham Soup

This is an old family recipe that has always been one of my favorites. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner and great for freezing and saving for later.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 372 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• ¼ pound dried white navy beans (Optional)
• 1 leftover ham bone
• 1 ½ pounds dried yellow split peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup chopped leftover ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak white navy beans in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight. Rinse thoroughly.

Step 2

Place ham bone in a large pot with water to just cover. Bring to a boil and cook for at least 4 hours. Add onion, garlic, and pepper and simmer 1 hour more.

Step 3

Remove ham bone; strip any meat from the bone and return it to the pot. Add chopped leftover ham, soaked and rinsed navy beans, split peas, and carrots and bring soup to a simmer. Cook until peas begin to break down, about 1 hour. Season with salt.