PERFECT SPLIT PEA 'N HAM SOUP
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
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).
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afzal anwer
anwer.a87@gmail.comThis soup was a waste of time and money. I won't be making it again.
Donegan Rory
donegan@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out terrible. I don't recommend this recipe.
Towhidx220
towhidx220@hotmail.comThis soup was a disappointment. It was bland and flavorless.
Ernest Kornnor
ernest_kornnor@gmail.comI'm not sure if I'll like this soup. I'm not a big fan of split peas.
Momena Akter
a.momena@yahoo.comI'm curious to try this soup. I've never had split pea soup before.
Jacob Stevens
sj@hotmail.comThis soup is on my list to make this week. It looks so good!
Syed Shahabaj
s26@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this soup. It looks delicious!
Mamta Aggarwal
a_mamta@aol.comThis soup is a keeper! It's going to be a regular in my meal rotation.
Cherish Murray
cherish-murray67@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best split pea soup I've ever had.
Smol Saint
smol@yahoo.comThis soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Pheliswa Dlokolo
pheliswa-d78@hotmail.comI love this soup! It's my favorite way to warm up on a cold day.
Zemoshan UGboy
ugboyzemoshan@gmail.comThis soup is a must-try! It's so flavorful and comforting.
Amjad Ali Khan
amjad-a@hotmail.comYum!
Jergamer Gamer
gamer_jergamer@hotmail.comThis soup was delicious and so easy to make! I used a slow cooker and it was perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Krishna B.k
b_krishna@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful, and the ham added a nice touch of saltiness. I will definitely be making this again.
Syednoordin Shah
shah-syednoordin78@aol.comThis soup is my go-to comfort food. It's so warm and comforting on a cold day. I love the creamy texture and the smoky flavor from the ham.
Nazmul Hasen
hasenn100@yahoo.comThis soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used a leftover ham bone and it added a lot of flavor to the soup. I also added some chopped carrots and celery for extra veggies.
Rogh Muhammad
r-m@yahoo.comI've made this soup many times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty, filling, and so flavorful. I love the addition of the ham, it really takes the soup to the next level.
Najam Iqbal
n_i95@aol.comMade this soup for dinner tonight and it was a hit! My whole family loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the ham added a nice salty touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Habib arain
a-h@hotmail.comThis split pea and ham soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the ham added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.