Pea Soup with Vegetables & Ham
Ingredients
2 cup dried split peas, rinsed
1-2 cups diced ham or smoked bacon
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 bay leaves
1 tsp. dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
7- 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
olive oil or butter for frying
Directions
In a large pot, heat some olive oil or butter. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
Add Split Peas and Ham: Stir in the split peas and diced ham. Let them mix with the vegetables for a minute.
Add the broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring the soup to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a low simmer and let it cook for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. The split peas will start to break down and thicken the soup.
About 20 minutes before the soup is done, add the diced potatoes. Continue simmering until the potatoes are tender.
Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley if desired.
*This kind of soup is even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
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