FAMICOOK

Split pea and ham soup

Name: Split pea and ham soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 6 People
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: "1 lb split green peas"; "2 teaspoons kosher salt"; "1/2 teaspoon black pepper"; "1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves"; "8 cups water"; "2 medium carrots (peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced)"; "2 small yellow onions (diced)"; "2 celery stalks (diced)"; "8 oz ham (cubed)"; "2 tablespoons lemon juice"; "2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)"

Need a simple soup to warm up in a cold day? You could try split pea and ham soup with some other veggies and basic seasonings. This soup, with variations, is served widely in different countries. Let combine the split peas with other ingredients, simmer them, then season and enjoy.

Ration

6 people

Prepare time

15 minute

Cooking time

1 hour 35 minute

Note

Serving: 6 - 8

Ingredient

1 lb

split green peas

2 teaspoons

kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon

black pepper

1 teaspoon

dried thyme leaves

8 cups

water

medium carrots (peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced)

small yellow onions (diced)

celery stalks (diced)

8 oz

ham (cubed)

2 tablespoons

lemon juice

2 tablespoons

chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

How to do

Place the peas, salt, pepper and thyme together with the water in a large stock pot, stir well and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water reaches a boil, lower the heat and simmer the ingredients, covered, for 1 hour.

Add carrots, onions and celery into the pot, stir and cook for 25 minutes or until tendered.

Add diced ham into the pot, stir and cook for another 10 minutes.

Add the lemon juice into the soup and stir well. Taste the soup to adjust the salt and pepper if needed.

Once done, ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with cilantro if desired and serve.