Homemade split pea and ham soup made with dried split peas, potatoes and carrots.This hearty soup will remind you of your childhood! The Best Hearty Split Pea Soup Recipe  This homemade split pea soup is a delicious recipe made with ham, dried split green peas, chicken broth, potatoes, and celery.It’s hearty and filling—perfect if you want a nice and hot healthy meal! Chicken noodle soup is great, but this split pea soup with ham is a great alternative for a comforting soup! Serve with fluffy rolls, sweet Hawaiian rolls or crusty Italian bread.

Enjoy! How to Make Split Pea Soup  Place dried split peas in a large soup pot and cover with water.Soak them overnight.Need a quick soak method? See “quick soak” section below in the post.

The next day, drain peas, rinse, and return to pot.Add the water, chicken broth, ham bone (or ham hocks), onion, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf to the pot.Bring to a boil and then cover and let it sit at a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Remove the ham bone and cut off the ham to dice it.Add carrots, potatoes, and celery to the pot and cook until vegetables are softened.Serve and enjoy! Storing Leftovers  Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

If stored properly, it will last up to a week.Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium-low heat.Add more water if it begins to thin out when warmed.

How to Freeze You can freeze your split pea soup for up to three months.First, you must

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