Split Pea Soup With Ham

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped fine
• 3 celery ribs, chopped fine, include leaves
• 2 quarts water
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 lb dried split peas
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces cooked ham, chopped
• salt, if needed to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a large soup pot, melt butter. saute the onions and garlic for about 3 - 4 minutes.
• 2 add the chopped carrots and celery to the pot. cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• 3 add to the pot, the water, boillioun cubes, split peas, pepper, thyme, red pepper flakes, and chopped ham.
• 4 bring to a boil. reduce heat.
• 5 cover and simmer for 1 hour until split peas are very tender. smash some of the peas in the pot with a masher; if desired.
• 6 taste and add salt, if needed.