Split Pea Soup with Ham

By charlotteh371

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 2
• tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1
• medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 1
• carrot, chopped (1/3 cup)
• 1 1
• stalk celery, chopped (1/3 cup)
• 6 6
• cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 1/2
• pound baked or deli ham, chopped (2 cups)
• 1/2 1/2
• pound dried split peas (1 cup)
• 1 1
• tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• kosher salt and black pepper
• croutons, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

Add the broth, ham, split peas, and thyme to the saucepan; season with ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until the peas are tender, 55 to 65 minutes. Top with croutons.