Split Pea and Ham Soup
Are you looking for a nutritious idea for dinner, here you go. I love split pea and ham soup and whether you use a slow cooker, large pot or a pressure cooker this soup cooks up beautiful!
Ingredients
2 cup dried split peas
5-6 cups chicken stock
2 cups cubed ham
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 yam, peeled and diced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
Croutons for garnish
Instructions
1
Combine the split peas, chicken stock, and cubed ham in a large pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook the split peas for approximately 1 hour or until tender. Be sure to check the chicken stock before and replenish if needed.
2
Add the chopped onion, diced yam, garlic, onion powder and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and continue cooking for approximately 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
3
Stir in the chopped parsley (if desired) adjust the salt and pepper to your personal tastes and serve with a slice of crusty bread. Enjoy!
4
If making in a pressure cooker, combine everything in your pressure cook. Bring to pressure and cook for 30 minutes under high pressure.
