A thick and creamy pea soup that is quick and easy to put together. Peas soak overnight, and ham can be purchased pre-cubed at the store.
Ingredients
- split peas: 1 pound (dried)
- water: 8 cups (divided)
- low-sodium chicken broth: 4 cups
- ham: 0.5 pound (cut into 1-inch cubes, cooked)
- red onion: 0.5 piece (minced)
- brown sugar: 1 Tbsp
- garlic: 2 clove (minced)
- ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
- salt: (to taste)
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Place split peas into a large container and cover with 6 cups cool water; soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
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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.
