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A steaming bowl of hearty split pea soup garnished with herbs.

Quick way to grow 5-Ingredient Split Pea Soup

This hearty 5-ingredient split pea soup is incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound dried split peas
  • 1 ham shank or ham hock
  • 2 cups carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
Optional Enhancements
  • 8 cups water or chicken broth
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the dried split peas under cold water to remove any debris and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the rinsed split peas, ham shank, chopped carrots, celery, and onion.
  2. Add 8 cups of water or chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged; bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the split peas are tender and the soup has thickened.
  4. Carefully remove the ham shank from the pot, shred the meat from the bone, and discard any fat or skin, then return the shredded ham to the soup, stirring to combine.
  5. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste, and serve hot.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water. If you prefer a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup after removing the ham. Adjust seasoning as needed.