Smoked Ham Split Pea Soup is a great way to use up any leftover smoked ham. Plus, when you drop the ham bone in to boil down the flavor added is terrific! Finding ways to use up leftover smoked meat makes the next meal taste even better, and split pea soup is one of those comfort foods I love!
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Now having a big stockpot comes in handy quite often. I have made Smoked Turkey Noodle, Smoked Pork Chili, Gumbo, Chicken Noodle Soup, Broth, and so much more!! A tall stockpot is a must when you are cooking with carcasses from your smoked meat, the height leaves room for bones and lots of broth.
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20 Quart Commercial Grade Stainless Steel High Stock Pot/Non-Toxic Cookware/Dishwasher Safe Heavy-Duty
Smoked Ham Split Pea Soup Ingredients:
- Dried Split Peas
- Smoked Ham Bone
- Smoked Ham Meat
- Carrots
- Red Onion
- Celery
- Bay Leaves
- Water
- Bouillon
- Minced Garlic
- Pepper
- Basil
- Thyme
How To Make Smoked Ham Split Pea Soup:
Start your stockpot boiling with water, you will want enough water to cover the hambone.
Now you will have to add water as it boils the bone and other ingredients since some of the water will evaporate.
Once your pot is boiling add in your ham bone, Bouillon, Minced Garlic, Bay Leaves, Thyme, Basil, and chopped onion. I used Better Than Bouillon vegetable base on my soup.
Allow to boil for about 3 hours; check occasionally to add in more water.
Use a large slotted spoon, tongs, or strainer with a handle to pull out your ham bone from the mixture.
Add to the stockpot diced Carrots, Celery, Dried Split Peas, and Diced Ham.
Add more water if necessary as well.
Allow to boil for about another hour and serve.
How TO Store Leftover Ham Split Pea Soup
To store the leftover spit pea and ham soup place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to three to four days. The soup can be frozen for up to three months in freezer safe containers.
Other Ingredients To Add To Smoked Ham Split Pea Soup:
- Bacon
- Butter
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Potatoes
- Smoked Ham Hocks
- Cheese
- Croutons
What To Serve With Smoked Ham Split Pea Soup:
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Fresh Green Salad
- Parmesan And Garlic Crisps
- Italian Focaccia Bread
Smoked Ham Split Pea Soup Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 Ounce Dried Split Peas
- 1 Smoked Ham Bone
- Chopped Smoked Ham Meat
- Carrots
- Red Onion
- Celery
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Water
- Bouillon
- Minced Garlic
- Pepper
- Basil
- Thyme
Instructions
- Start your stockpot boiling with water, you will want enough water to cover the hambone.
- Now you will have to add water as it boils the bone and other ingredients since some the water will evaporate.
- Once your pot is boiling add in your ham bone, Bouillon, Minced Garlic, Bay Leaves, Thyme, Basil, and chopped onion. I used Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base on my soup.
- Allow to boil for about 3 hours, check occasionally to add in more water.
- Use a large slotted spoon or tongs to fish out your ham bone from the mixture.
- Add to the stockpot diced Carrots, diced Celery, Dried Split Peas, and Diced Ham. Add more water if necessary as well.
- Allow to boil for about another hour and serve.
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