Split Pea Soup with Ham
Description
Split pea soup with ham is a thick and creamy meal to serve on cold winter days. Serve with a chunk of crusty bread.
Ingredients
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1 pound dried split peas
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8 cups water, divided
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 pound cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1/2 red onion, minced
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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salt to taste
Directions
1
Place split peas into a large container and cover with 6 cups cool water; soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
2
Mix chicken broth and 2 cups water together in a large pot over high heat; add ham, red onion, split peas, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, and salt. Bring broth mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until peas are softened, about 2 hours.