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easy soup recipes: Comforting Split Pea and Chicken Ham Soup

easy soup recipes : Split Pea and Ham Soup

Delicious and comforting, this easy split pea and ham soup recipe is perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup split peas
  • 1 pound ham, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the split peas and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  3. Add garlic and diced ham, cooking for another minute.
  4. Stir in split peas, broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 1 hour.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and blend if a smoother texture is desired.
  7. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

  • This soup can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.

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Keywords: easy soup recipes, split pea soup, ham soup, comfort food