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Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dried green peas
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup carrot diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1/3 cup mint
  • 1 ham bone
  • 8 cup chicken stock you can use 4 cups of water in place of stock
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 can peas drained

Instructions

  • In a large pot saute the onion, carrot and celery for about 5-6 minutes. Add the dried peas. Add the ham bone. Add the chicken stock. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir the soup frequently for about an hour. Add a can of peas. Continue stirring the soup. Transfer the soup to a food processor or blender to puree.If the soup gets to thick, add water 1/4 c. at a time. Taste for flavor. Top with croutons. Bon Appetit.