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Split Pea and Ham Soup

Author: Louisa Clements
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Split Pea and Ham Soup is hearty soup perfect for cold evenings!
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Cook: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • ½ stalk celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 cups dried yellow split peas, rinsed
  • ½ cup dried green split peas, rinsed
  • ¼ cup dried lentils, rinsed
  • 9 cups broth, chicken or vegetable would work
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup diced smoked ham
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ cup water, optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat.
  • Saute onions, carrots celery and garlic for 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Add split peas, lentils, broth and bay leaf to pot.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Puree the soup in a blender or using an immersion blender.
  • Season to taste

Notes

If soup seems too thick, add ½ cup water.
Recipe by Louisa Clements
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