Cozy Split Pea Soup Recipe
Warm your soul with this delightful split pea soup, a creamy and hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Bursting with flavor from earthy split peas, smoky ham, and fresh herbs, each bowl is like a comforting hug. Easy to make in under an hour, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green or yellow split peas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 smoked ham hock (or 1 cup diced ham)
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil and sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaves; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed split peas and broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate the smoked ham hock (or diced ham) into the pot. Simmer for about 30 minutes until the peas are tender.
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup using an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg