This Split Pea & Ham Soup is filled with vegetables in a light, flavorful broth with the tasty bite of split peas and ham.
I have always loved Split Pea & Ham Soup. Are you with me on this?
The favorite soups of my childhood come flooding back when I indulge in one of my all-time favorites.
Split Pea & Ham, Bean with Bacon and Cream of Mushroom come to mind. There’s just something so comforting about all of them, that it makes me feel all warm and cuddly inside.
And, I have to admit, I am loving the way the colors of this one come together! Don’t you think these are awesome? A good soup just goes together.
It’s after a bowl of one of these favorite soups that I like to grab a blanket, cuddle up in my big chair and grab a good book that I can get lost in. Because it won’t be long after that, that I’m taking a warm, relaxing and much-needed nap.
Sounds lovely, right?
It rarely happens…, other than in my dreams.
Yet, after about 30 minutes into my daydream on this day, I could smell the goodness wafting from the kitchen. That Split Pea & Ham Soup was singing from that pot. And, it was singing that it was a far cry from what you get in the can.
Just look. There are tons of goodies in that pot!
And, when you serve it with buttered, garlic, Parmesan toasts? It’s divine! I just turned those on the left…the ones on the right are just right and ready to turn for broiling on the other side!
Sigh. This recipe? It’s definitely nap worthy. Don’t be mistaken ~ it’s not like your typical, mushy (and somewhat heavy) split pea soup! This one is filled with vegetables, lighter with a flavorful broth and a bit of a bite to the split peas. So take my advice…, go get your cuddly blanket, your favorite book and get ready for an afternoon of relaxation. With a soup that will leave you filled, but not over-full.
Enjoy!
Split Pea & Ham Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried split peas
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1/2 cup carrot diced
- 1 cup onions diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups cooked ham diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a stock pot. Heat on high until boiling. Turn down to medium to medium-low heat and let simmer 35-45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and remove bay leaves.
- Serve.
Johlene says
Beautiful photos it looks só delicious!!! By the way I got the Canon 600D/Rebel T3i this week and I´m super excited.. now I just need to figure out how the thing works..hahaha
Kristi says
Aaauuuggghhh!!! I am SO excited for you Johlene! New cameras are so fun! How exciting! Thanks for the compliments on the pics. You HAVE to tell us in your first post of the photos with the new camera! 🙂
Monica says
Love the new look of your site! : ) And this soup – I love all the chunky goodness and the toast just takes it over the top. Now you can imagine what I want for lunch. I love making/eating soup; I’ll pin and try this one day!
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin Monica! I definitely loved this non-mushy version MUCH better. The split peas really stand out. And thanks for the compliments on the new site design! I love it too – so I’m glad it’s landing well with my readers!
Marcie says
I’m with you on split pea soup — I love it! Now I have a major craving for it so I need to whip some up soon! I’m liking this non-mushy version. Ha. Have a great weekend!
Kristi says
Thanks Marcie! You will love the prominence of the split peas ~ they add another element that is definitely not squishy. We loved it. You too – have a wonderful weekend!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Looks delicious Kristi!! I love split pea soup. The ham just makes it divine! I love how your soup is not all squishy and has big chunks of veggies and ham. I’m adding this to my menu! Pinning!!!
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin Cindy! The split peas definitely added texture you don’t get in canned soups, and we loved that about them. Although light in flavor, it was hearty in satisfaction. Does that make any sense at all? Hahaha!
Kelly says
This looks so good Kristi, I love your lighter non-mushy and chunky split-pea soup! It sounds wonderful with all the veggies and ham in here – yes, definitely would love to curl up on the couch with a blanket after a big comforting bowl of this soup 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Kristi says
Thanks Kelly! We loved the big chunks of split pea – they had a bit of a bite to them, which was such a nice change from traditional split pea soup! Have a beautiful weekend!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Love the vibrant colors! I’ve actually only eaten split pea soup a few times. Yours looks much better than the ones I’ve had 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Christin – it was MUCH better with the chewy split peas. I don’t like mush so much. 🙂
Carrian says
My dad LOVES split pea soup. This is a winner for sure!
Kristi says
Thanks Carrian! I hope your dad loves it! Have a great week!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
Soup + naps? Perfect plan indeed.
I’m loving this lighter twist on split pea ham soup, and it looks miles prettier too. Look at how colorful it is ahhh perfect!
xxx
Kristi says
Thanks Consuelo! I loved the way the colors came together! So pretty! 🙂 Have a beautiful week my friend. I sure wish I had some of that crumb cake right now.
amy says
This is one of my All Time Favourite soups I think it is because when I was younger i used to have these wooly tights which had one leg bright pink and one leg pea green- they were my pea and ham tights haha! Truly you are bringing another dimension with those parmesan toasts though, am going trying them with it next time. I also often add pearl barley to mine which adds a lovely texture too 🙂
Kristi says
Adding pearl barley is a fabulous idea! I love barley! Split Pea Soup is one of my favorites too. I absolutely LOVE the story about the tights – those sound like some cool threads! 🙂
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
So many veggies! Can you believe it’s been a entire winter and no split pea ham soup?! I need to change this!
Kristi says
I know, right! Hahahaha! I love having you visit Pamela – you always make me laugh! Have a wonderful week!
Chocolate Shavings says
This is comfort food at its best – yum!
Kristi says
I agree! It’s what I think of when I think of comfort food too! Have a great week!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
Love the colors in this soup – sounds great!!
Kristi says
Thanks Ashley – I loved how the colors came together too! Have a beautiful week!