Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup

Cook: 165 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A hearty, comforting split pea soup infused with smoky ham and seasoned with herbs, perfect for cozy gatherings and satisfying lunch or dinner options.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. green split peas
  • 2 1/2 qt. water
  • 1 meaty ham bone
  • 1 1/2 c. sliced onions
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp. marjoram
  • 1 c. diced celery
  • 1 c. sliced carrots
  • potatoes as desired
  • 1 tsp. parsley flakes
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large kettle, combine green split peas, water, ham bone, sliced onions, pepper, garlic salt, and marjoram.
  2. Simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
  3. Remove the ham bone, cut off bits of meat, and return the meat to the soup along with diced celery, sliced carrots, potatoes as desired, parsley flakes, and salt to taste.
  4. Cook for an additional 45 minutes.
  5. Serve hot, preferably with French bread.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

406 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.4g 29% DV
Total Fat 13.3g 17% DV
Carbs 65.3g 24% DV
Fiber 20.1g 72% DV
Sugar 14.2g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10285.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1714.3mg 36% DV
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1056mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 47.2mg 52% DV
Calcium 594.5mg 46% DV
Iron 23.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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