Split Pea Soup with Ham

Split pea soup with ham is a thick and creamy meal to serve on cold winter days. Serve with a chunk of crusty bread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• salt to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound dried split peas
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 8 cups water, divided
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 red onion, minced
• 0.5 pound cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place split peas into a large container and cover with 6 cups cool water; soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.

Step 2

Mix chicken broth and 2 cups water together in a large pot over high heat; add ham, red onion, split peas, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, and salt. Bring broth mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until peas are softened, about 2 hours.