Homemade Split Pea Soup

split peas

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Yellow split peas are often less expensive and have a similar texture.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen mixed vegetables can be more budget-friendly and add variety.

Add the uncleaned/meaty ham bone to a large soup pot along with the rinsed split peas, onions, onion powder, butter, olive oil, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme.

Add the water and bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, with the lid slightly cracked.

Let the soup simmer for 2.5 hours or until desired thickness is obtained. Stir occasionally as it cooks to lift any settling on the bottom of the pot. The longer it simmers, the thicker and more flavorful it will get.

Add the carrots and potatoes about 40 minutes prior to serving.

Once the carrots and potatoes are fork tender, remove the ham bone, bay leaves, and thyme stems. Shred/cut 2 cups of ham from the bone and add it back to the soup. Serve and enjoy!

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