Split Pea and Ham Soup
Sarah Ellis
Recipe from Mom
ingredients
- 1 lb. 2 oz. bag of split green peas
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 4 c. chicken stock
- 4 c. water
- 8 oz. ham, diced
- 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. marjoram
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
directions
- 1
Boil peas in water for 3 minutes. Skim off foam. Drain peas.
- 2
Cook onion until softened in oil for 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add carrots and celery and cook another 2 minutes. Add peas and pour over the stock and water and combine.
- 4
Bring just to a boil and stir in ham. Add spices. Reduce heat and cover and cook gently for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until ingredients are very soft.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasonings in necessary.
Source: Sarah Ellis
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