Green Split Peas Ham Soup
 
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This creamy old fashioned style Green Split Peas Ham Soup is always enjoyed during the cold weather.
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 cups green split peas dry
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cubed left over ham
  • 8 cups of water
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Rinse peas in cold water
  2. In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic and onions and cook until onions are translucent
  3. Add ham and peas and cook for 5 min stir well
  4. Add water, salt and pepper and bring to boil then reduce to simmer
  5. Simmer for about 1½ hours making sure to stir occasionally
Notes
Make sure to add water as needed.
Recipe by Healthy Nutritious at https://healthynutritious.com/green-split-peas-ham-soup/