Smithfield Ham & Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
- Separate fat from the ham meat. Set meat aside.
- In a heavy large soup pot, fry the ham fat. When crisp, discard the solids.
- Fry the chopped onion in the fat.
- Add the reserved lean ham meat pieces and saute until meat is heated through and slightly browned.
- Add the water, dried split peas, carrots, and celery (center portion with leaves, chopped fine).
- Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook slowly, about 1 1/2 hours until peas are mushy. (Do not puree.).
- Serve with good, crusty bread and enjoy!
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
224
kcal
11% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).