Uncle Bill's Green Split Pea With Hambone Soup

This is one of the best-tasting soups I've ever made. I used some chicken broth, as you mentioned -- about 6 cups low-sodium broth and 2 cups water. I didn't have to adjust any of the seasonings or proportions in the recipe -- I can always count on Uncle Bill to post a recipe that is a 10-star; I never make one and then think I will tweak it next time. They're always perfect just as written. I pureed half of the soup in the blender; this made a nice and thick soup with still some texture. The three of us finished this in one night, with some crusty rolls. I can't wait to make it again, it's SO good. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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Not that I would start ordering this at restaurants but this split pea soup's flavor was very good and I loved how healthy it is! My 1.5 year old boy asked for more! I was surprised I enjoyed it, since I am not a big fan of gritty texture that beans and split peas have. I will probably make again since it wont be the last time I buy a large ham it was great using all of the ham and the tiny pieces that break off the ham. Thanks for making it so simple! I did use extra carrots, celery, and thyme. I used 2 bay leafs and 3 beef bouillon cubes. Thanks again!

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My family swore they hated split pea soup, but I love it so I made this recipe. Well, I now have a family of converts. Everyone loved it!!!! Thank you!

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Uncle Bill this is a great soup. Even my mom who strongly dislikes split pea soup thought this was good. I used 3 ham hocks and a dash of liquid smoke. Perfect!

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Yes, here in Alberta it can be soup weather even in July. This was my first time to make pea soup, because it is usually my husband's job, but I already had the ham bone defrosted and the chicken stock fresh, and he was busy. I did add his signature rinsed can of peas and cup of frozen peas at the end (for texture and color). This only feeds about 7 for us, but since there are only 6 of us, it works fine. DH was impressed, which is hard to do.

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I have never written a review here that I'm aware of, but this soup is SO GOOD I feel like I have to. I've made it several times and it has always turned out so delicious! When looking for a chicken noodle soup recipe, I came across yours and that was a win too, you are a Soup King!

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I made this last week and forgot to review this. WONDERFUL...if I could give more than 5 stars I would. Followed the directions only adding 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 diced potatoes....heaven. Definately going into my Favorites of 2010. Thank you Uncle Bill for submitting such a delicious recipe.

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Excellent recipe!!! I am not surprised either! I used a ham hock because I didn't have a ham bone and it was delicious! Thank you so much Uncle Bill for another wonderful recipe! Hugs, Jelly :)

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this recipe!! Have used it a few times already, and my husband even loved it and he's not a pea fan. I used a smoked turkey leg instead of a ham bone once, and the flavor is just as great!

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I'm on the band wagon! A few potatoes jumped in, other that that made as directed. Perfect with fresh garlic crusty bead on the side...yum.

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Just as I remember my Mother making. Excellent!

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Unbelievably good! I made my broth by boiling the hambone, some carrots, celery, and onion in water for a few hours the day before I made the soup. I strained it and put it in the fridge for the night so I could scoop the fat out of the broth. Then I added all of the ingredients and the ham from the hambone and cooked it.

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As far as taste and value this recipe wins hands down. So easy to make - smoked ham hocks are super cheap as well as the rest of the ingredients. I served this for dinner along with some crusty rolls and everyone loved it. If you are tempted to add more meat, don't - I added some chopped hamsteak and it was a little too much. But that's my fault. Thanks for sharing!

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I didn't have any beef bouillon cubes, but it was still really good! This made a lot of food and was a great way to use up a ham bone instead of throwing it away. Glad I found this recipe before I trashed it. Thanks a lot!

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FANTASTIC!!!! I had a huge ham bone sitting in my freezer, and I wanted to make your recipe, I was just waiting for a cooler day, and today was it! I used 5 cups of chicken broth and 5 cups water in place of all 12 cups water, and only used 1 beef cube... wonderful smokey taste that thickened up to just the right consistancy. I let it simmer slowley for about 2 hours, we really enjoyed this with homemade crusty buns...Uncle Bill has done it again! thanks for another winner!...Kitten:)

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Way to go Uncle Bill, this soup is my best pea soup ever. I used 4 cups of chicken stock and 2 cups of water. It is outstanding. A fine end to a great ham.

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Used 8 cups low sodium chicken broth (therefore omitted salt and bouillon). Added 4 hamhocks for flavor...After about 1/5 hours, removed hocks and poured soup in to blender and set to purree for about 20-30 seconds. Then back in pot. Then realized there was absolutely no meat on the hocs. Sent DH to the HoneyBaked Ham store and they actually sold a ham bone with a few slices on it (they say they can't keep them in stock - who knew?) Chopped up the ham (removing the crust) about 4 good slices and simmered about 1 hr more - the longer the simmer, thicker it gets. If you are eating that day, this will be fine. Leave thinner if you are refrigerating and eating the next day. DH loved it as did I - great flavor, simple filling delicious. Any time I see it's an Uncle Bill recipe, I know we will be savouring every bite. Thanks!

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Turned to Uncle Bill again because I was making Split Pea Soup for the first time ever and didn't want to have to throw it out if the recipe was bad. As always, your recipe didn't disappoint. Made it after Easter Sunday and the flavor was wonderful! I did end up with pieces of ham bone in the soup which was a bit scary with my toddler eating it... should I have strained it or is that normal? Anyway, wonderful recipe- thanks Uncle B!

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Bill Im sorry I forgot to rate this recipe becuase I use it all the time and we love it. The only thing I do different is add a little cayenne (DH likes cayenne in almost everything.) Last time I made it I canned it and thats what Im doing again. We travel in an RV a lot and it is a wonderful way to have home made soup on the road. Thanks for the recipe. Gloria

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I've made this recipe several times now so I felt I owed a review. I love this soup. I've made it using water and I've made it substituting chicken broth and I feel the chicken broth is better. Other than that, I cook some potatoes in a separate pot of salted water and add just before serving. There are never any leftovers. Thanks Uncle Bill!

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