A hearty and flavorful soup made with ham bone and green split peas. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
2h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 carrot
- 2 celery stalk
- 2 cloves garlic
- 450 g green split peas
- 1 ham bone
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 2000 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the green split peas under cold water and set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot, add the ham bone, green split peas, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, water, and bay leaf.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the peas are soft and the soup has thickened.
Step 4
Remove the ham bone from the pot and strip off any remaining meat. Chop the meat into small pieces and return it to the soup.
Step 5
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
Step 6
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Step 7
Serve hot and enjoy your hearty ham and green split pea soup!