Description
A comforting and nourishing bowl of split pea soup, rich in protein and fiber, featuring a blend of green split peas, smoky ham, and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups green split peas
- 1 meaty ham bone
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
- Combine the rinsed split peas, ham bone, diced carrots, onion, potatoes, and broth in a large pot.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer on low heat for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the ham bone, shred any meat off, and stir it back into the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
Split pea soup freezes well; cool completely before storing in freezer-safe containers. Add more veggies or switch to turkey for customization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 25mg