Classic Split Pea with Ham | Sunday Soup

ham hock

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham reduces fat while still providing flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more economical option.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan.

Add 1 cup of chopped onion and 1/2 cup of chopped celery to the saucepan and saute over medium heat until the onions start to turn translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for a couple more minutes.

Add 1 pound of diced ham, 1 pound of dried split peas, and 1 bay leaf to the saucepan and mix well.

Pour in 1 quart of chicken broth and 2 1/2 cups of water, then stir again.

Turn the stove to low heat and let the soup simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.

After 1.5 hours, season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, or to taste, and mix thoroughly.

Serve the soup, noting that it can be stored in the fridge or frozen for later use.

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