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Pea and Ham Soup Recipe
Saffron Hodgson
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There is something hearty and filling about a good Pea and Ham Soup. It's perfect while camping after a long day in the outdoors. This is a great option to use leftover ham.
Preparation
15
minutes
minutes
Cook
2
hours
hours
30
minutes
minutes
Ready in
2
hours
hours
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Servings
Course
Appetizer
Influence
European
Difficulty
Seasoned
Method
Simmer
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Ingredients
1 1/3
cups
split green peas
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
yellow onion
chopped
3
ribs
celery
chopped
3
cloves
garlic
minced
1
pound
smoked ham
diced
6
cups
water
salt and pepper
to taste
Equipment
pot
stirring spoon
Directions
Wash and rinse the split green peas, drain, and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a soup pot. Add the onions, celery, and garlic. Stir and cook until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the split peas, smoked ham, and water. Bring to a simmer.
When the green split peas have softened, you can eat them as is, mashed with a potato masher, or use an immersion blender to make smooth.