Super G Split Pea Soup
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups dried split peas
- 1 (32 ounce) carton low sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cups cubed ham
directions
- In a big soup pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes; remove the bacon to drain on paper towels.
- Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the pot; add in the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add in the split peas, broth, bay leaves, and thyme; add 2 cups water or as much as needed to completely cover the vegetables and peas.
- Return the bacon to the pot and bring to a boil; cover, decrease heat, and simmer until the peas are completely softened, about 90 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves and puree the soup with an immersion blender (alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a traditional blender and puree); taste, add salt/pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, topped with ham.
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