Gather around the table to enjoy this split pea soup recipe in the perfect weather. My spouse and kids get excited when they smell this cooking. Every bowlful of its healthy flavors will delight and satisfy.
Avoid canned soups. Your family may have homemade split pea soup with ham in no time. It warms up and provides nutrition you can feel good about serving family.
This simple split pea soup takes 20 minutes to make. The hardest part is stopping your tummy from grumbling while it cooks on the burner!
Butter—For sautéing aromatics. Using unsalted may salt the soup! Aromatics: Diced carrots, celery, yellow onion, and garlic. Buy dried split peas. No need to soak, just rinse and dry.
Ham bone is essential for split pea soup. Boosts soup taste. Ham dices make the perfect meaty complement. Water and chicken stock make soup bae.
Seasonings: Bay leaves, kosher salt, black pepper. Fresh thyme makes soup taste like a gourmet restaurant! Garlic croutons—great garnish!
This split pea soup with ham dish requires a big soup pot to melt butter, add onion, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper. Sauté till tender, then add garlic for 30 seconds and split peas.