Hearty Pea Ham (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 tbsp olive oil.
02 - 1½ cups chopped yellow onion.
03 - 1¼ cups chopped celery.
04 - 1 tsp minced garlic.
05 - 4 cups chicken broth (unsalted).
06 - 4 cups water.
07 - 16 oz split peas (rinsed).
08 - 2 bay leaves.
09 - 1½ tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme.
10 - 1½ lbs ham bone or meaty shanks.
11 - 1 cup chopped carrots.
12 - Parsley (for topping).
13 - Salt and pepper as needed.

# Instructions:

01 - Warm up oil, toss in onions and celery, and stir for 3 minutes. Add garlic and wait another minute.
02 - Add in broth, water, split peas, herbs, and ham. Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper.
03 - Bring everything to a boil, lower the heat, and keep it covered. Let it simmer for about 60-80 minutes until tender.
04 - Take out the ham, let it cool down for 10 minutes, and then shred the meat. Stir carrots into the soup.
05 - Simmer everything for another 30 minutes until the peas turn creamy. Return the meat back to the soup and adjust seasoning.

# Notes:

01 - Works well in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.
02 - Potatoes can be added with the carrots if you like.
03 - Soup will thicken once cooled.

Back