Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1 Onion Medium, diced
- 2-3 Carrots Medium
- 1 stalk Celery Diced
- Salt To taste
- Ground Black Pepper To taste
- 2 cups Split Peas Dried, rinsed
- 6 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Thyme Dried
- 8 ounces Ham Diced
- 2 Tablespoons Parsley Optional
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Large Pot
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Add salt and pepper as needed. Cook until onions are translucent and vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
- Add rinsed peas, water, and thyme to the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, partially covered for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas and vegetables are soft.
- Add ham and parsley, if using. Stir to combine and heat until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Split Pea Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
339
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
23
mg
8
%
Sodium
491
mg
21
%
Potassium
871
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
18
g
75
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
3653
IU
73
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
63
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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