Split Pea and Ham Soup

January 17, 2013

Full of pork flavor with out having to use a ham bone. Warm, rich, and comforting on a cold winters day.

2 Tbs butter
1/2 medium onion finely chopped
7 cups of water
1 lb ham steak {skin removed and cut into quarters}
3 slices thick bacon
1 lb green split peas {make sure to rinse them before using them}
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 medium carrots, cut into small pieces
1 rib celery, cut into small pieces

Heat butter in your large sweet dutch oven {i still love mine!} over medium high heat. Add onion when butter starts to foam. Stir frequently until the onions are softened. Add water, ham steak, bacon, peas,...
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Nutritions

Calories
698

Sodium
1426mg
59% DV

Fat
96g
148% DV

Protein
29g
58% DV

Carbs
64g
21% DV

Fiber
26g
106% DV