Split Pea Soup
Warm up with a hearty, healthier bowl of Chef Trips’ Split Pea Soup! This homemade recipe blends tender split peas with fresh vegetables and smoky flavors for a comforting, nutritious meal.Packed with fiber, protein, and plenty of flavor, this soup perfectly balances hearty and healthy. Whether you’re looking for a cozy dinner or a satisfying lunch, the Chez Trips take on this classic dish will leave you feeling nourished and energized.Customize it to your taste; as always, it will be BEAUTIFUL!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp of Olive oil
- 1 ½ cups of chopped Yellow onion about 1 medium onion
- 1 ¼ cups of chopped Celery about 3 ribs
- 1 clove of minced Garlic
- 4 cups of unsalted Chicken broth
- 4 cups of Water
- 1 32 oz bag of dried Split peas picked over and rinsed
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 ½ tsp of chopped fresh Thyme or 1/2 tsp of dried
- Salt and ground Black pepper
- 1 ½ lb meaty Ham bone or Ham shanks
- 1 cup of chopped Carrots
- 1 cup of diced Potatoes optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery and saute for 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute longer.
- Pour in chicken broth and water. Add split peas, bay leaves, and thyme. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Wait to add more salt until the end to see how salty the ham has made the soup.
- Nestle the ham bone into the soup mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to low. Cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally until peas and ham are tender, about 60 – 80 minutes.
- As the soup thickens, add about ¼ cup of water at a time.
- Remove ham from soup, let rest 10 minutes, then shred meat into pieces and cover.
- Add carrots and potatoes to the soup. Cover and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas have mostly broken down, about 30 minutes, or longer.
- Stir the ham meat back into the soup, and season with more salt as needed.
- Soup will thicken as it rests and cools slightly. If needed, it can be thinned with more water.
- ENJOY!