Name: Best Pea Soup with Ham Bone – Hearty, Classic & Comforting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Ingredients: 1 lb dried green split peas; 1 smoked ham bone (or 2 cups chopped ham); 1 large onion, diced; 2–3 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6–7 cups chicken broth or water; 2 bay leaves; ½ tsp dried thyme; Black pepper, to taste; Olive oil, for sautéing

Description

This best-ever split pea soup is made with a smoky ham bone, split peas, and classic aromatics for a thick, hearty, and deeply satisfying meal — perfect for cold nights and meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb dried green split peas
1 smoked ham bone (or 2 cups chopped ham)
1 large onion, diced
2–3 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6–7 cups chicken broth or water
2 bay leaves
½ tsp dried thyme
Black pepper, to taste
Olive oil, for sautéing

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Instructions

Rinse split peas. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil until soft.
Add split peas, ham bone, broth, bay leaves, thyme, and pepper.
Simmer covered for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove ham bone, shred meat, and return to pot.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.

Notes

Soup thickens as it sits — loosen with broth when reheating.
Great with crusty bread or cornbread.
Freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Soup, Dinner
Cuisine: American Comfort Food

Nutrition

Calories: ~325 per serving