Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone

“Not only is this old-fashioned favourite a snap to make but it’s economical, too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the subtle flavor of the split peas, while a ham bone adds a meaty touch to this hearty soup. It’s sure to chase away autumn’s chill.” —Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi

Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup with Ham BonePhoto: Taste of Home
Servings Prep Time Cook Time
10servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) 15minutes + standing 2-1/2hours
Servings Prep Time
10servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) 15minutes + standing
Cook Time
2-1/2hours
Ingredients
Portions: servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)
Units:
Ingredients
Portions: servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)
Units:
Instructions
  1. Sort peas and rinse with cold water. Place peas in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until peas are softened. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid.
  2. Return peas to Dutch oven. Add 2-1/2 qts. water, ham bone, onion, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove the ham bone; when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone. Discard bone; dice meat and return to soup. Add carrot and celery. Simmer, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes or until soup reaches desired thickness and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 202 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 12g fibre), 14g protein.