Split Pea Soup & Ham Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🥣 Servings: 4
Description:
Winter evenings call for comfort food, and split pea soup with ham is the epitome of warmth and flavor. Inspired by Emeril’s show, this recipe has been embellished to perfection. It’s a hearty dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound dried split peas
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 ham steak, diced
- 1 cup milk
- Hot sauce, optional (for serving)
Instructions:
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Sauté Onions: In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onions and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the onions are softened and fragrant.
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Add Garlic and Peas: Stir in the minced garlic, bay leaf, and dried split peas. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to allow the flavors to meld.
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Pour Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced ham steak. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Let the soup simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour or until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened to your desired consistency.
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Cool and Remove Bay Leaf: Once the soup is cooked, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. Remove the bay leaf from the pot and discard it.
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Blend Soup: Pour in the milk and use a hand-held blender or potato masher to process the soup until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more broth if necessary.
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Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you like a bit of heat, add hot sauce according to your preference. Ladle the hot split pea soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Enjoy the hearty goodness of this Split Pea Soup & Ham recipe, perfect for warming you up on chilly evenings!
