16 … Add garlic, and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until fragrant (photo 2). It’s easy to make on the Stove Top, Instant Pot, or Crock Pot!. Course Appetizers, Soup. Be sure to try my recipe for Lentil Soup with Ham next! Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain the peas and set aside. So, I went with bacon instead. Today, we’re using green split peas. This recipe for Split Pea Ham Soup contains potatoes and carrots to make it extra warm and hearty, yet the peas make it the perfect spring-time soup, as well! Split peas are field peas that are dried, peeled, and split in half for cooking. Bacon still gives you that salty-smokey ham flavor, but is a little easier to deal with (and sometimes easier to find). Cuisine Gluten Free, Pork. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Directions. Ingredients. Calories 329 kcal. Author Lauren Vavala. 2 potatoes cut into cubes; 2 carrots, diced; 2 large celery ribs, diced; 750g (about 3 cups) of dried green split peas; 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter ; 2 chicken stock cubes or equivalent stock to make 2 litres (or use a dessertspoon of Vegemite instead of stock powder) Method. Smoked ham hocks are usually used to infuse split pea soup with flavor, but I didn’t feel like dealing with one of those monstrosities. soaking time 1 hour. Score the Prep Time 10 minutes. This classic Pea Soup recipe is made with a meaty ham bone, carrots, onions, potatoes, and has a thick and flavorful broth. In a Dutch oven, add the peas, water and ham bone; bring to a boil. Servings 8. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes. They come in both yellow AND green. Cook Time 2 hours 25 minutes. Split pea soup is soup made with split peas, broth, veggies and, often, ham. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes (photo 1). 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