This recipe is a basic split pea soup that just begs to be customized. It's a great use for that leftover Christmas ham.
Cooking the day after Christmas: the house is a disaster zone, the kitchen looks like a tornado went through, and everyone is exhausted. What I needed was a no-fuss recipe. The epitome of laziness, I couldn't even be bothered to wash a measuring cup. 1 pint = 2 cups. Boom. Done.
Yellow split peas. I'm not trying to be fancy, it's what was in the cupboard. Mix with 3 cups of water and 3 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, add one chopped onion and 1.5 c. chopped (cooked) ham. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and some fresh cracked black pepper.
Simmer for 1 hour. When the timer buzzes, smash up the peas a little bit to give the soup that authentic split pea texture. If you have an immersion blender, it wouldn't hurt to use that instead.
A very basic soup with very few ingredients. Feel free to add things like carrots and celery. Maybe a few spices. Take this recipe and make it your own.
Basic Split Pea Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 c dry split peas
- 3 c water
- 3 c chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1.5 c cooked ham, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cracked pepper
Instructions:
1. Add the peas, water and broth to a large pot over med-high heat. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce to a simmer and add the onion, ham, garlic and pepper.
3. Simmer for 1 hour, until the peas are soft. Smush them slightly with the spoon to give the soup a thicker texture.
