Judy's Hearty Split Pea and Ham Soup
- Ready In:
- 3hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Yields:
-
20 cups
- Serves:
- 10-12
ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) bag split peas
- 14 1⁄2 ounces chicken broth
- 2 large onions (diced small)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon marjoram
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 carrots (1/2-inch slices)
- 5 celery ribs (1/2-inch slices)
- 5 medium potatoes (1/2-inch dice)
- 1 1⁄2 lbs ham (1/2-inch dice)
- 1 ham bone (if you have it) (optional)
directions
- Rinse one bag of split peas. Bring to a boil with 7 cups of water and 1 can of chicken broth. Cover and turn off heat and let sit for 1 hour.
- Turn burner back on medium heat and add the ham, (bone if you have it), onions, salt, pepper, marjoram, and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to and allow to simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours.
- Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cover and simmer on low for 1 hour.
- Remove the bay leaf and bone (if using) and serve.