Split Pea & Ham Soup

Split Pea & Ham Soup

Preparation time
70 min
Difficulty Easy
Number of servings
20

A rich, creamy split pea soup infused with smoky ham flavor.

Ingredients

Butter -- 1/4 cup
Onions, small diced -- 2 cup
Celery, small diced -- 1/2 cup
Carrots, small diced -- 1/2 cup
Garlic, minced -- 1 Tbsp
Ham, smoked, small diced -- 12 oz
Flour, all purpose -- 2/3 cup
Water -- 1 gal
Minor's Ham Base Gluten Free (No Added MSG)* -- 1/3 cup
Split green peas, dried, rinsed -- 5 cup

Preparation

1

In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and ham. Sauté 5-7 minutes until tender.
2

Blend in flour, cooking over medium heat 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add water while stirring.
3

Add Ham Base and split peas. Stir to combine. Heat to a full boil and reduce heat to a gentle boil. Continue cooking 40-50 minutes until peas are tender. Remove from heat.
4

Remove half of the soup and puree in blender. Return puree to soup pot. Keep warm for service.

Serving Suggestions/Variations

Garnish with diced ham or crème fraîche.

Note:

*No added MSG other than that which naturally occurs in the hydrolyzed proteins and autolyzed yeast extract.