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Nourishing Split Pea Soup

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A hearty and nutritious split pea soup packed with protein, fiber, and a rich smoky flavor from the ham bone.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup Carrot, finely diced
  • 1 cup Celery, finely diced
  • 8 cups Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/8 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1.5 cups Green Split Peas, rinsed
  • 2 small or 1 large Bay Leaves
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 Ham Bone, meaty
  • Fresh Thyme (optional)
  • Hearty Buttered Bread for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Finely dice the onions, carrots, and celery.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add onions and sauté until translucent. Add carrots and celery and cook until softened.
  3. Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes, cooking for about a minute.
  4. Combine Main Ingredients: Add chicken broth, rinsed split peas, and bay leaves, stirring well.
  5. Bring to a Boil: Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  6. Add the Ham Bone: Add the ham bone and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
  7. Check Consistency: Optionally blend part of the soup for a creamier texture.
  8. Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, serve with fresh thyme and hearty bread.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the ham bone. You can also add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.

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