Best 8 Golden Split Pea Soup With Ham Recipes

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Golden split pea soup with ham is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. Made with dried split peas, ham, vegetables, and herbs, this soup is hearty, flavorful, and sure to warm you up from the inside out. The ham adds a smoky richness to the soup, while the vegetables and herbs add sweetness, depth of flavor, and a pop of color. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, golden split pea soup with ham is a surefire winner.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP RECIPE - A GREAT SOUP



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With the slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtly smoky flavor of the ham, this hearty soup is the ideal fall or winter soup -- a great one for lunches, or as a starter for dinner.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 pound ham, diced
1 bay leaf
1 pound dried split peas
1 quart chicken stock
2 ½ cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Stir in onion, celery, and sliced garlic. Cook slowly until the onions are translucent but not brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix in ham, bay leaf, and split peas. Pour in chicken stock and water. Stir to combine, and simmer slowly until the peas are tender and the soup is thick, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1186.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

OLD-FASHIONED SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM BONE



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Not only is this old-fashioned favorite a snap to make but it's economical, too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the subtle flavor of the split peas, while a ham bone adds a meaty touch to this hearty soup. It's sure to chase away autumn's chill. -Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h45m

Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
1 meaty ham bone
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery

Steps:

  • Sort peas and rinse with cold water. Place peas in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until peas are softened. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid., Return peas to Dutch oven. Add 2-1/2 qts. water, ham bone, onion, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally., Remove the ham bone; when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone. Discard bone; dice meat and return to soup. Add carrot and celery. Simmer, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes or until soup reaches desired thickness and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM



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You'll turn to this split pea soup with ham all winter long-especially when you need to warm up! Use leftover ham to make split pea soup prep even easier.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chopped medium onion
4 carrots, thinly sliced
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 bag (16 ounces) green split peas, picked over and rinsed
Ham bone plus 2 cups reserved ham from the recipe Glazed Ham with Apricot-Mustard Sauce, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
4 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or 5-quart heavy pot with a lid, heat oil over medium. Add onion, carrots, celery, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add broth, split peas, ham bone, and 5 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and partially cover; simmer until peas are soft, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make croutons: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread and cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Remove and discard bone from soup. Working in batches, puree only 1/2 the soup in a blender (don't overfill); return to pot. Add ham cubes, and simmer until heated through. If necessary, thin with water. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Serve topped with croutons.

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM



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For a different spin on split pea soup, try this recipe. The flavor is peppery rather than smoky. -Barbara Link, Rancho Cucamonga, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
8 cups water
3/4 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), cubed
2 large onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 10 ounces)
1 celery rib, chopped
5 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until peas and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound dried split peas
1 ham hock
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound Smithfield ham, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
Parmesan Truffled Potato Chips, recipe follows
2 pounds red bliss potatoes, scrubbed well and patted dry, skins left on
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon truffle oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the peas in a large pot or bowl, cover with water by 2 inches and soak 8 hours or overnight. Drain the peas and set aside.
  • Score the ham hock. Place in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrots and cook, stirring, until just soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the ham hock and ham and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown. Add the drained peas, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes, and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add 8 cups of water, the bay leaf and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender, about 1 hour. (Add more water as needed, if the soup becomes too thick or dry.)
  • Remove the bay leaf and discard. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and serve immediately with Parmesan Truffled Chips on top.
  • Using a mandolin or very sharp, heavy knife, slice the potatoes into rounds as thin as possible, and place in a large bowl of water to prevent discoloration.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot to between 340 and 350 degrees F.
  • Pat the potatoes completely dry. Add to the oil in batches and cook until golden brown, stirring with a long handled spoon to turn and cook evenly, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and place in a large bowl. Toss with the cheese, truffle oil, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

CANADIAN YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM



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Creamy yellow pea soup studded with bits of ham, carrots, celery, and thyme. There is nothing like this one on a cold day! I am a Canadian now living in the US. and cannot get Habitant® soup anymore, so I came up with this version. I think it is as good as the real thing, if not better, because it is homemade.

Provided by channyharte

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups yellow split peas
1 ham bone with some meat
4 carrots, diced
½ large Spanish onion, diced
5 stalks celery, diced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
8 cups water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place split peas, ham bone, carrots, onion, celery, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper into a large pot; pour in water. Bring mixture to a boil and skim off any foam with a spoon. Reduce heat; place a lid on the pot slightly ajar to allow some evaporation. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and soup is thick, about 3 hours.
  • Remove ham bone from soup; strip meat from ham bone, chop meat, and return it to the pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 11.8 g, Sodium 995.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM



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I came up with this when I was craving split pea soup and there was no hambone in the freezer. With both bacon and ham steak, I don't think it requires salt. Be sure to add the hot sauce to your bowl...the heat and vinegar mellows the soup.

Provided by Needles

Categories     Ham

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb good quality bacon, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups diced yellow onions
4 diced carrots
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 lb dried split peas, picked over and rinsed
1 ham steak, cut into 1/2 inch squares
3 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 cup half-and-half
frank's hot sauce

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon in your soup pot and reserve for garnish.
  • Add the olive oil to the rendered bacon fat.
  • Add chopped onions and carrots. Cook & stir for 10-15 minutes.
  • Push to one side of the pot to make a hot spot.
  • Drop the red pepper flakes and garlic into the spot.
  • Cook the garlic/pepper a minute in that spot.until golden.
  • Add the bay leaf, split peas, ham, broth, water and bring to a boil.
  • Cover the soup and let it simmer for 60 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and add the half and half.
  • The peas, onions and carrots should cooked enough to make the soup thick and vegetables indistinct, if not - use a hand blender -- but you'll lose the lovely ham cubes if you're too vigorous.
  • Serve with reserved bacon and hot sauce dribbled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 33.7, Sodium 416.2, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 16.2, Sugar 8.8, Protein 23.4

JAMAICAN GOLDEN SPLIT PEA SOUP



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A wonderful, simple soup, which can easily be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for the chicken broth. I like to garnish with a dollop of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of chopped chives or parsley. Beer is an excellent accompaniment to this soup.

Provided by P48422

Categories     Beans

Time 2h

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb yellow split peas
3 quarts chicken broth (preferably homemade)
2 large celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large turnip, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large parsnip, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large scallion, white portion only,thinly sliced
2 large fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons kosher salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the broth and split peas to a boil in a large pot over med-high heat.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the peas are soft, about 45 minutes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Pick out and discard the thyme.
  • Puree the soup in batches in a food mill, food processor or blender (I use my imersion blender and puree it right in the pot).
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings with additional allspice, salt and pepper if needed.
  • This soup can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for several weeks.
  • Stir well after reheating.

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