Split Pea and Ham Soup

Split Pea and Ham Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Extremely simple recipe. I let it simmer a bit longer than 30 minutes after I added the vegetables. 

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried green split peas (2 cups)
• 7 cups water
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup diced peeled potato
• 1 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions 

1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring the peas, water and oil to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. 
2. Add the next eight ingredients; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley.  

Yield: 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).