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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.
- Preparing Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
- Total Time: -
- Served Person: 8
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 pound dried split peas
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 pound ham, diced
- Carbohydrate 37
- Cholesterol 40
- Fat 14.4
- Protein 25.1
- Sodium 1187
- Calories 374 calories;
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.
