Ham Split Pea Soup

Name: Ham Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 cloves garlic, choppe; 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped; 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 pound split peas, picked over; 1 bone-in half ham; 2 bay leaves; salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon grainy mustard; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Easy Meals

Total time

2 hr 15 min

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

2 hr

Cook Method

Stovetop

Dish Type

Soups, Stews & Chili

Ingredients


1	tablespoon oil
1	onion, diced
2	carrots, diced
2	stalks celery, diced
2	cloves garlic, choppe
1	teaspoon thyme, chopped
6	cups chicken or vegetable broth
1	pound split peas, picked over
1	bone-in half ham
2	bay leaves
	salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
1	tablespoon grainy mustard
1	tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery. Cook 10-15 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic and thyme. Cook until fragrant.
Add broth, split peas, ham bone and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 to 2 hours, or until the split peas are soft and just starting to fall apart.
Remove ham bone and bay leaves, season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste. Mix in mustard and lemon juice.
Puree with hand blender to desired consistency. Garnish with ham pieces.