Split Pea and Ham Soup
I think I need a chocolate intervention.
The other day I bought two whole bags of chocolate covered almonds, and have managed to finish them all in only 3 days. They were just sitting in my bag, and I would absentmindedly eat them while I did work. Oh lordy.
My excuse? "It's cold outside, I need some insulation to keep me warm."
My skinny jeans never stood a chance.
That is until I realized that instead of killing myself with what is practically a full bag of sugar, (hey, it has almonds in it. Healthy?) I have decided to make some soup to keep me warm on these cold winter days.
Seriously. It seems like it's been winter for years. What's up snow? Can't we get a little break around here?
And even if this Split Pea and Ham Soup will not melt the snow around your house, it will melt the frigid feeling of winter with every spoonful. And it's so easy to make too! I mean, soup without adding broth or anything? Count me in!!
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Split Pea and Ham Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried split peas
- 7 cups water
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 2 cups fully cooked ham, cubed
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup potato, peeled and diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring the split peas, water and oil to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Such a great way to warm up! This recipe looks like just the right amount of soup too, not a ton but enough for leftovers. Cream, savory and totally soul comforting!
Just the way I like it 🙂 Thanks Lauren!!
This soup looks so thick and hearty
It is one of my favourites to make when I have extra ham!
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I just saw split pea and ham soup on another blog. Definitely an omen that I need to make it before Winter is over.
Your soup looks delicious. Perfect to go with a piece of crusty bread! Thanks for sharing.
Chocolate covered almonds, why don't i see them where i live?
Recently got into the habit of making soups, i've heard split pea soup to be delicious and it sure looks hearty and filling.
That's a perfect comfort food for this endless winter.
And much better for your health than chocolate :))
I love pea and ham soup - my favourite! So warming in the winter!
Wow I love a good split pea soup! Such a lovely colour 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Can you believe that I've never had split pea soup before? I need to get on this! Hopefully it'll warm up soon!
I love split peas, but I love chocolate covered almonds even more..:-)) The soup looks hearty and tasty.
The hubby loves split pea soup...and it is nicer on your figure than chocolate covered almonds, but I'd probably go for the latter, too 🙂