Split Pea Soup with Ham

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound split peas washed and soaked

  • 10 cups water

  • 1 pound carrots sliced very thin

  • 3 onions minced or 1/3 cup dried minced

  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups celery and leaves

  • 10 teaspoons chicken bouillon

  • 1/2 pound ham diced

Directions

  • Wash and soak peas in cold water for 1 to 2 hours.

  • Drain.

  • Take end of whole celery stalk and slice off about 1/2” of bottom.

  • Discard.

  • Then slice from bottom of whole celery in about 1/4” slices until you have about 2 cups.

  • Wash in cold water and drain.

  • Place peas, cold water, onion, carrots, and celery in large stock pot.

  • Bring to a boil.

  • Add chicken granules.

  • Stir and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.

  • Add ham and continue simmering until peas are very tender.

  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Category: Soups