split pea and ham soup

Name: Split Pea and Ham Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 8 cup(s) water; 4 cup(s) smoked ham, cubed; 1 pound(s) dried split peas; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch pieces; 1 stalk(s) celery, diced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) thyme, dried; 1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic powder

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Recipe by

Beverley Williams

@Beverley1991

San Antonio, TX

This one of my favorite comfort foods. It is great on those cool fall and winter days.

yield 6 serving(s)

prep time 20 Min

cook time 2 Hr 45 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For split pea and ham soup

8 c

water
4 c

smoked ham, cubed
1 lb

dried split peas
1 md

onion, chopped
1 tsp

salt
1/2 tsp

pepper
2 md

carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 stalk

celery, diced
1/2 tsp

thyme, dried
1/8 tsp

garlic powder

How To Make split pea and ham soup

1
Place water and peas in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes.

2
Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
3
Stir in ham, onion, salt and pepper into peas.
4
Heat to boiling. Reduce heat.
5
Cover and simmer until peas are tender about 1 hour.
6
Skim fat off the top if necessary.
7
Stir in carrots, celery, garlic powder and thyme. Bring to a boil again. Then reduce heat.
8
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally until carrots and celery are tender. About 45 minutes.
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