Diana Rattray. Add in your bacon and parsley and mix to combine. Updated 11/01/19.

Bring to a boil. Hearty Split Pea & Ham Soup Dear 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine hell was NOT on my vision board! Remove the ham bone, and cut as much ham as possible from the bone; chop the ham, and return to the soup. Top this soup off with a little finely chopped ham, crumbled bacon, or crunchy croutons. This version is made with a generous amount of bacon for garnish, along with a few potatoes and other vegetables to help thicken and flavor the soup. 1 large ham bone or 2 bacon bones. A thick and creamy, split pea base is loaded with veggies, seasonings and lots of bacon for a delicious meal that is perfect with a side of grilled cheese. If you love one pan meals, then you’ll adore this dump and go one. 1 tsp of basil. Remove lid and stir. In slow cooker combine your carrots, celery, onions, split peas, broth, water, ham, garlic powder and thyme. 1 -2 carrots, diced. When I make a hearty soup like this, I always start by cooking a little bit of bacon in the soup pot.

Split pea soup with ham and bacon is one of my favorite fall foods. This Slow Cooker Ham and Bacon Split Pea Soup version is creamy, flavorful and filling. Split Pea Soup with Bacon is comfort food at it’s finest, with a crunchy, salty twist. 1/2 packet of green or yellow split peas (more or less depending on how much water you use and how thick you like your soup) Method. It reminds of chilly fall days during my childhood. Stir in celery. 1 -2 onions, diced. It reminds of chilly fall days during my childhood. Split Pea and Ham Soup Ingredients. Discard ham bone. It’s soup season, my favorite time of the year! Split pea soup with ham and bacon is one of my favorite fall foods. Increase heat to high and bring to simmer, stirring frequently to keep peas from sticking to bottom. The half-and-half gives the soup a nice creamy consistency. Diana Rattray . Split pea soup just HAS to be made with a ham bone (yes, yes, I know that you can make a vegetarian one, or one without a ham bone but that’s not what I’m talking about here) to be the best split pea soup. Creamy Split Pea Soup With Bacon. If you’re concerned about fat content, you don’t have to do this step… but it does taste better with bacon! Add water, ham steak, bacon, green peas, thyme, and bay leaves. Boil bacon hock for 10 minutes then remove hock and discard water. Scale 1x 2x 3x Ingredients. 3 large carrots, diced. 3 stalks celery (including leafy parts), diced. ½ lb thick-cut bacon. Written by. It adds a nice base layer of flavor to the soup. Sauté onion, carrots, celery and garlic over medium heat in oil. It adds a nice base layer of flavor to the soup. Bring soup back to a simmer, and cook for 45 more minutes, stirring occasionally. That ham bone…and cooking it for hours….oh so good. 1 tsp oregano. When I make a hearty soup like this, I always start by cooking a little bit of bacon in the soup pot.

If you like a smooth pea soup, reserve the diced ham and blend all or part of the soup in batches* when it's done.

Place ham bone in a large pot and cover with water. 10 qt.Stockpot needed. Remove ham steak, cover with foil to prevent drying out, and set aside.

3 or 4 shallots, finely diced. Diana Rattray. Add the ham and heat through. I don't know about all of you, but I'm starting to feel cooped up and crazy 1 large clove garlic, pressed.

I find this soup to be one of the most filling soups I make. 2 – 3 large ham hocks or 2 smoked turkey legs . 2 lbs split peas. Learn about The Spruce Eats' Editorial Process. Thick and hearty, served with homemade bread, split pea soup is loved far and wide as comfort food. Add peas, hock and 3L's of fresh water. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until peas are tender but not falling apart, about 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Instagram; Facebook; Twitter ; Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes articles in her 20 years as a food writer. It really does warm you to the soul which puts it right up there as being one of my favorite foods. There’s just something about that slow cooking of a ham bone that gets everything good going in this soup. Add the ham and heat through.