Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb dried split peas; 4 large soft chicken bouillon cubes (Knorr or Maggi); 8 cups water (I just use water and right number of large Knorr Chicken bouillon cubes); 3 cups chopped ham

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Recipe by Ann B

A definite what-to-do with those spiral ham leftovers. We have a large family, so I always double the recipe and chop up everything "un-spiraled" and left on the ham. If making the recipe below, I would guess maybe three heaping cups of ham -- you could use ham steak. Can also use broth instead of bouillon.

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READY IN: 1hr 15mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

tablespoon olive oil
2

cups chopped onions
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₂ - 1

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1

tablespoon crushed garlic
2

bay leaves
1

lb dried split peas
4

large soft chicken bouillon cubes (Knorr or Maggi)
8

cups water (I just use water and right number of large Knorr Chicken bouillon cubes)
3

cups chopped ham

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in large soup pot over medium high heat.
Add onions.
Season with salt, pepper, & crushed red pepper.
Sauté for 2-5 minutes.
Add garlic, bay leaves, and split peas.
Cook stirring for 2-5 minutes.
Add the broth and ham.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or more, until the peas are tender.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Remove bay leaves and discard.
Serve hot.
OPTIONAL: May use a hand mixer and process till peas are smooth.

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