Old Fashioned Pea Soup (Printer-Friendly)

Slow-cooked split peas with ham bone and fresh veggies, delivering a thick and flavorful meal.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 large ham bone with meat attached
02 - 1 lb dried split green peas
03 - 1 large onion, chopped
04 - 1 cup finely chopped celery
05 - 1 cup diced carrots

→ Seasonings

06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
07 - 1 dry bay leaf
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - ½ tsp dried thyme

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Sort and rinse split peas under cool water, removing any debris. Place in a large pot and cover with water 2 inches above peas. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Cover and soak for 1 to 4 hours until peas soften. Drain and rinse peas, discarding soaking water.
02 - Return soaked peas to the pot. Add 2 ½ quarts of fresh water, ham bone, chopped onion, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring mixture to a boil.
03 - Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and let simmer gently for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
04 - Remove ham bone from pot and let cool. Shred meat from bone, discard bone, then return ham pieces back into the soup.
05 - Add celery and carrots to the pot. Leave lid off and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes until vegetables are tender and soup reaches desired thickness. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For enhanced flavor, allow soup to rest overnight before serving. Use ham hocks or diced ham if ham bone is unavailable. Soup thickens upon cooling; add water when reheating to adjust consistency.

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