Best 13 Split Pea And Ham Soup I Recipes

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Split pea and ham soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with dried split peas, ham, vegetables, and spices. The soup is simmered until the peas are tender and the ham is cooked through. Split pea and ham soup is a classic comfort food that is sure to please everyone at the table. There are many different recipes for split pea and ham soup, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some recipes call for adding other ingredients, such as potatoes, carrots, or celery. Others add a touch of cream or sour cream at the end. No matter how you make it, split pea and ham soup is a delicious and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 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

SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP I



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This is a good way to use leftover ham, quite inexpensive, and VERY tasty. I hope that you enjoy it. Some people like to add carrots or other types of vegetables. Don't forget to serve with buttered bread toasted in the oven.

Provided by TEETOE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Split Pea Soup Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound dried split peas
1 pound ham bone
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, saute onions in oil. Add the split peas, ham bone, and enough water to cover ingredients; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover, and cook until there are no peas left, just a green liquid, 2 hours. While it is cooking, check to see if water has evaporated. You may need to add more water as the soup continues to cook.
  • Once the soup is a green liquid remove from heat, and let stand so it will thicken. Once thickened you may need to heat through to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 72.2 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 29.6 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 18.6 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP - COOKS ILLUSTRATED



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Another, simpler version of their Split Pea and Ham soup using a ham steak and bacon. Excellentl flavour!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Ham

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped fine (about 1-1/2 cups)
salt
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
7 cups water
1 lb ham steak (left whole)
3 bacon, thick cut (left whole)
1 lb split peas, picked through and rinsed (2 cups)
2 thyme, sprigs of fresh
2 bay leaves
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
pepper
hot sauce, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat butter in large Dutch oven over medium high heat. When foaming subsides, add onion and 1/2 tsp salt; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, ham steak, bacon, green peas, thyme, and bay leaves. Increase heat to high and bring to simmer, stirring frequently to keep peas from sticking to bottom.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until peas are tender but not falling apart, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove ham steak, cover with foil to prevent drying out, and set aside. Stir in carrots and celery; continue to simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and peas have almost completely broken down, about 30 minutes longer.
  • When cool enough to handle, remove skin and shred ham into small pieces with two forks, Remove and discard thyme sprigs, bay leaves and bacon slices. Cut the fat off the bacon and chop into small pieces. Stir ham and bacon back into soup and return to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a few shakes of hot sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 1068.3, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 20.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 34.5

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.

INSTANT POT® SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP



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Cooking split peas under pressure makes them nearly instantly creamy. This recipe is very close to a classic split pea soup, but I have the option of cooking with or without a meaty ham bone. If you just have ham, it will be just as great with the combination of celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, and split peas. Get ready for a thick and flavorful broth!

Provided by Diana71

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ tablespoons salted butter
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large stalk celery, diced
½ large onion, diced
½ pound diced cooked ham
1 potato, peeled and diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups chicken broth, divided
½ pound dried split peas
2 bay leaves
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), and select Saute function. Add butter and olive oil; heat until butter is melted. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until onion is nearly translucent, about 3 minutes. Add ham and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add potato; cook and stir to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pot, for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3 cups chicken broth, split peas, and bay leaves. Turn Saute function off.
  • Close and lock the lid and seal the valve. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 12 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, 2 to 3 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Unlock and remove the lid. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. If soup is too thick, select Saute function and add remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Stir until heated through and desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately with Cheddar cheese sprinkled over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2052 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

HAM BONE AND GREEN SPLIT PEA SOUP



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Split pea soup is a great way to use a leftover Christmas ham bone!

Provided by Mark

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

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 stalks celery, diced
⅓ white onion, diced
½ large carrot, shredded
salt to taste
3 cups split peas, rinsed
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 ham bone
5 cups chicken stock
1 cup diced ham
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter and oil in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add celery, onion, carrot, and salt. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas and garlic. Nestle ham bone into the pot; add stock and diced ham. Fill pot with water to about 1 1/2 inches from the top. Mix and bring soup to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer, scraping the bottom of the pot and stirring every 30 minutes, until peas are mostly disintegrated, about 2 1/2 hours. Turn ham bone and skim surface for fat once every hour. Take bone out, remove any meat, and return meat to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 19.4 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 7 g

SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP



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Easy and delicious! Very thick and hearty! Freezes well! (I always make a double batch and freeze 2/3.) Update: If you overcook, the soup will get even thicker than usual! and turn a little bit of an olive drab color--it will still taste good though!

Provided by Dwynnie

Categories     Ham

Time 8h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas, rinsed
1 ham bone (meaty) or 2 ham hocks
1 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 tablespoon salt (to taste-definitely reduce if not using water)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 quarts hot water

Steps:

  • Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order listed.
  • Pour in water. Do not stir!
  • Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone.
  • Remove bones and bay leaf.
  • Serve!

PERFECT SPLIT PEA 'N HAM SOUP



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Originally a grandmother's recipe in a San Francisco newspaper, I've modified this a bit to make it even easier and better. It's the best pea soup I've ever eaten, offering big flavor where many pea soups are just too bland. It takes some time, but almost all is unattended. Enjoy it on a chilly night, and for several more days afterward! Delicious right off the stove, or make-ahead. (This soup thickens a lot when chilled, but "melts" on reheating. You can add a little water if needed.)

Provided by Laurie H.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h30m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups split peas (green, yellow, or a mixture)
2 medium onions, diced
5 medium garlic cloves, crushed (or use 4 tsp. chopped from a jar)
2 -3 carrots, peeled and chopped (or chop 15-20 baby carrots)
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
10 cups chicken broth (or sub. up to half with water)
1 slice baked ham (sold in vacuum pack as "ham steak," or leftover if you have it)
salt and fresh pepper
1 bay leaf (optional)
1 pinch thyme (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse peas well in a strainer or colander.
  • Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or soup pot, and saute onions, carrots and celery over medium heat until lightly browned. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt over all.
  • Add the crushed garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Keeping heat the same, add the broth and peas. Scrape bottom of pan to loosen any browned bits and stir to mix everything up.
  • Trim all visible fat from the ham and add ham to the pot. It's fine if it breaks into a few chunks, but they need to be large enough to pick out later.
  • When soup comes to a light boil, use a wad of paper towels to dab any whitish foam off the surface.
  • Lower heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 2-3 hours. About an hour in, use tongs to pull out all the ham and either chop into bite-sized pieces or snip with kitchen scissors right over the pot. Now is also a great time to taste for seasoning; you may need to add nothing at all, but see Ingredients for ideas.
  • If you like, blend some or all of the soup with a regular blender (more trouble) or immersion blender (zero trouble).

SPLIT PEA 'N HAM SOUP



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Our family loves this soup. My mother used to make this, as did my DH's mother, using a similar recipe. We like to serve cornbread with this soup...yum!

Provided by Hazeleyes

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb dried split peas
1 cup diced onion
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs ham hocks

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients and 6 1/2 cups water in a 5 1/2-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 6 hours, or low for 12 hours until peas are very soft and fall apart.
  • Remove ham.
  • When cool enough to handle, cut meat off the bone, dice and return to soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 653.4, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 31.4, Sugar 13.5, Protein 28.9

SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP



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I created this recipe by taking ingredients from other split pea soup recipes and added a few of my own. My husband loves it, and my dad requests that I make him a batch for his birthday present. This soup also freezes well.

Provided by jennifer.blake-some

Categories     Ham

Time 3h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb dried split peas
8 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 -2 lb ham, chopped
1 good ham bone
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Rinse split peas well.
  • Heat peas and water to boiling.
  • Boil uncovered for 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Stir in onions, celery, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano leaves. Mix well.
  • Add ham bone.
  • Heat to a boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours; stirring occasionally.
  • Remove ham bone and bay leaves.
  • Stir in ham and carrots.
  • Heat to a boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until carrots are tender and soup is desired consistency; stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.8, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 23.7, Sodium 1030.1, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 21.9

SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP II



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I am fifty years old, and I picked this recipe up watching my mother make it when I war young, and I'm sure she learned it from her mother. It's a great Split Pea soup recipe for the frugal. Serve with crusty French bread for dunking, a sprinkle of pepper and a pat of butter on the top of the soup.

Provided by Clinton C. Wigen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time P1DT20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound leftover ham bone with meat attached
1 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried split peas
1 cup chopped carrots

Steps:

  • Place the ham bone in a large pot over high heat. Add water to cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer overnight. Allow to cool and clean the stock, discarding the bone, excess fat, and any cartilage. Return any good ham meat to the pot and bring back to a boil.
  • Add the onion, garlic and ground black pepper and allow to simmer for 1 hour. Then pour in the split peas and the carrots and allow to simmer for at least 1 more hour to allow the peas to break down. Stir together well and season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 15.4 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 694.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Tips:

  • Soak the split peas: Soaking the split peas overnight or for at least 4 hours will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a ham bone or leftover ham: A ham bone or leftover ham will add a delicious smoky flavor to the soup. If you don't have either, you can use 1/2 cup of diced ham or bacon.
  • Add vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, onion, or potatoes.
  • Season to taste: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve with crusty bread or crackers: Split pea and ham soup is a hearty and filling soup that is perfect for a cold day. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Split pea and ham soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and packed with flavor. With its simple ingredients and hearty texture, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give this split pea and ham soup recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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