Smithfield Ham & Split Pea Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Smithfield Ham (in pieces is fine)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 gallon water
  • 2 lbs dried split peas
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped fine
  • 2 stalks celery & leaves

Instructions

  1. Separate fat from the ham meat. Set meat aside.
  2. In a heavy large soup pot, fry the ham fat. When crisp, discard the solids.
  3. Fry the chopped onion in the fat.
  4. Add the reserved lean ham meat pieces and saute until meat is heated through and slightly browned.
  5. Add the water, dried split peas, carrots, and celery (center portion with leaves, chopped fine).
  6. 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.).
  7. Serve with good, crusty bread and enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

224 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 8.7g 11% DV
Carbs 31.5g 11% DV
Fiber 7.3g 26% DV
Sugar 11.7g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 412.3mg 18% DV
Potassium 764.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 14.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 941.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 5.7mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 81mg 6% DV
Iron 1.7mg 10% DV

* % 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).

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