Description
A thick and creamy pea soup that is quick and easy to put together. Peas soak overnight, and ham can be purchased pre-cubed at the store.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried split peas
- 8 cups water, divided
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ pound cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ red onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place split peas into a large container and cover with 6 cups cool water; soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
- Mix chicken broth and 2 cups water together in a large pot over high heat; add ham
- red onion
- split peas
- brown sugar
- garlic
- black pepper
- and salt. Bring broth mixture to a boil
- reduce heat
- and simmer until peas are softened
- about 2 hours.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 10 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12