split pea and ham soup

Name: Split Pea and Ham Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 8 cup(s) water; 4 cup(s) smoked ham, cubed; 1 pound(s) dried split peas; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch pieces; 1 stalk(s) celery, diced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) thyme, dried; 1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic powder

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Beverley Williams

San Antonio, TX

Updated on May 29, 2015

This one of my favorite comfort foods. It is great on those cool fall and winter days.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 2 Hr 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 cups water
4 cups smoked ham, cubed
1 pound dried split peas
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

How To Make split pea and ham soup

Step 1

Place water and peas in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
Step 3

Stir in ham, onion, salt and pepper into peas.
Step 4

Heat to boiling. Reduce heat.
Step 5

Cover and simmer until peas are tender about 1 hour.
Step 6

Skim fat off the top if necessary.
Step 7

Stir in carrots, celery, garlic powder and thyme. Bring to a boil again. Then reduce heat.
Step 8

Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally until carrots and celery are tender. About 45 minutes.
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