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Bowl of split pea soup with ham.
5 from 2 votes

Split Pea Soup with Ham

Smoky ham, hearty veggies starring split peas, and herbs simmer in a savory veggie broth to give you a deliciously smooth split pea soup with ham.
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 1 hour 30 minutes
Total 2 hours
Fat 6
Carbs 40
Protein 24
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil separated
  • 2 teaspoons salt separated
  • 1 medium onion minced (~1.25 cups)
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 1.5 cups diced celery
  • 8 oz. shiitake mushrooms ~1 heaping cup, any type of mushrooms will work
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 cups dried split peas
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1.5 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh sage

Ham bone with meat

  • 4 cups diced ham

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stalk pot over medium/high heat. Add the onion to the pot and season with ½ teaspoon of salt. Sauté the onion for about 3 minutes.
    A pan with onions and garlic in it.
  • Add the remaining olive oil, carrots, celery, and mushrooms to the onion with an additional 1 teaspoon of salt. Sauté all of these vegetables for about 4 minutes, and then add the garlic to the pot. Stir and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
    A pot with carrots, celery and mushrooms in it.
  • Next, add the split peas, broth, water, mustard, and the remaining salt to the pot and stir until all the ingredients are combined. Tie the thyme and sage together with cooking twine and submerge it in the broth.
    A pot of soup with peas and mushrooms.
  • Lastly, submerge the hambone into the soup. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
    A pot of soup with meat, peas and sprigs of rosemary.
  • Cover the pot and turn the heat to low. Let the soup simmer for 1 hour, stirring periodically.
  • Remove the hambone from the pot and add the diced ham to the soup. Let the soup simmer for an additional 15 minutes to heat the ham.
    A pot of soup with ham and carrots.
  • Remove the herb bundle from the soup and then remove the soup from the heat and let it sit for 15 minutes, uncovered to thicken before serving.
  • Serve alone or with warm bread.
    Bowl of split pea soup with ham.

Tips & Notes

  • We used our smoked ham for this recipe, so the broth will reflect the spices and flavors of that smoked ham.
  • The longer this soup sits, the thicker it will become.
  • We love this soup most the day after making it!

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 9g