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Split Pea Soup Recipe

A hearty and comforting soup made with split peas, vegetables, and ham.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried split peas
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 ham bone
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the split peas under cold water.
  2. 2. In a large pot, combine the split peas, water, and ham bone. Bring to a boil.
  3. 3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  4. 4. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 30 minutes, or until peas are tender.
  5. 5. Remove the ham bone, chop any meat left on the bone, and return the meat to the soup. Discard the bone.
  6. 6. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Soup
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