Split Pea And Ham Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 ounces diced 97% lean ham
• 2 teaspoons enova oil
• 1 russet potato, peeled
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons applesauce
• 1 1/4 cups split peas
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper

Recipe

• 1 dice half of the potato and shred the other half.
• 2 saute onion and shredded potato in oil.
• 3 add ham and cook over medium heat until warm, and add applesauce.
• 4 mix in peas, broth, remaining potato, and spices.
• 5 bring to simmer, reduce heat to low.
• 6 cover and simmer about 50 minutes or until peas are tender.
• 7 drain excess liquid if necessary, and salt and pepper to taste.