Comforting Split Pea Soup
This split pea soup is both tasty and healthy. This soup is a great partner for a crusty sourdough bread.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth*
- 16 ounces dried split peas
- 1 ham bone with meat*
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 dash salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large stock pot place the chicken broth, meat, dry split peas, seasonings, and chopped veggies. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once boiling, lower the temp to simmer, cover, and cook for 1.5 - 2 hours.4 cups chicken broth*, 16 ounces dried split peas, 1 ham bone with meat*, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped carrot, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 dash salt and pepper
- Every 20m, stir the pea soup. Keep an eye on the moisture level. If the soup appears dry, add a cup of chicken broth and stir in. You might add a total of 2 cups chicken broth to keep the right consistency.
- Once peas and veggies are soft and simmering is done, remove the meat/bone. Dish into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
I make my own chicken broth using 4 cups boiling water and 4 tsp Knorr Chicken Bouillon powder
You can use an old ham bone with some meat still on it or if you want to add some amazing taste, grab a large smoked ham hock or 2.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 180 kcalCarbohydrates: 21.5 gProtein: 12.4 gFat: 5.9 gSaturated Fat: 2 gCholesterol: 21 mgSodium: 300 mgPotassium: 422 mgFiber: 7.4 gSugar: 6.1 gCalcium: 226 mgIron: 10 mg
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