Split Pea Soup with Ham

Savory, comforting and full of flavor, this hearty split pea soup with ham is a great source of fiber and is simple to make. As the dried split peas cook they begin to soften and make a deliciously thick and creamy soup. Split peas are a high fiber food. When a food has at least 5 grams of fiber per serving you can subtract the grams of fiber from the total carbohydrate number, which for this recipe would give 31.3 grams net carbohydrate.

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Makes 6 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients for split pea soup with ham

• 6 cups water
• 2½ cups dried green split peas, rinsed
• ½ white onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 cup lean ham, cubed
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf

Directions for split pea soup with ham

1. In a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients and bring to a gentle boil. Cover pot with the lid slightly tilted and reduce heat to simmer.
2. Continue to simmer on low-heat for 45-60 minutes or until peas are tender.
3. Remove bay leaf and serve hot.

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