Split Pea Soup with Ham and Potatoes
Old-fashioned split pea soup is a hearty, satisfying soup made from dried split peas, savory ham, and tender chunks of potatoes.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 leeks washed and rinsed well, sliced very thin, about 1½ cups
- ½ large onion diced into ½-inch pieces
- 2 cups diced potatoes about ½-inch in size
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 3 cups cooked ham chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 16 ounces dried split peas
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Combine the leeks, onion, split peas, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves in a soup pot or Dutch oven. Pour the chicken broth and water on top of everything. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and ham and return to a boil. Reduce the heat again and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the peas disintegrate into the broth and the potatoes are tender. Remove the bay leaves and stir the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve now or reduce heat to low and hold for an additional hour or two.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1092mg | Potassium: 974mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg