Classic Split Pea Soup with Ham is the soup I crave on cold nights! It’s a comforting soup made with just 6 ingredients not counting salt and pepper.
Split pea soup is an energy hub of vitamins and minerals that have a crucial role in our lives and help us to live longer. It is packed with vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin C, which are helpful in vision, improves the immune system, and metabolism activities, and act as antioxidants.
Classic Split Pea Soup Recipe with Ham
A bowl of split pea soup always makes me think of my childhood. We grew up eating soup almost every day either before our main dish or as our main, depending on the soup. This split pea soup was always a favorite of mine when Mom made it, it was on rotation because it’s healthy and budget friendly. It freezes well if you want to make it ahead for freezer meals. If you don’t eat pork, you can also use a smoked turkey leg. This stove top version is so easy, but if you wish I also have a Pressure Cooker version and a Crockpot Split Pea Soup recipe for when you want to set it and forget it. And if you want a pea soup made with fresh peas, try this Spring Pea Soup with Fresh Herbs.
- You will need a pound of dried split green peas, they come in a bag. Yellow split peas would also work, although I prefer green for this.
- Aromatics: Chopped onion and garlic, for flavor.
- Vegetables: You will need 2 large diced carrots. You can also chop up some celery stalks, if you desire.
- Chicken broth: Use homemade or store bought low sodium chicken broth. You can also use 8 cups cold water with 2 bouillon cubes, instead.
- Seasoning: kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Smoked Ham: 1 large or 2 small smoked ham hocks or 8 ounces cooked ham, (assuming 8 ounces cooked pork removing bone and skin)*. If you have a leftover ham, using the meaty ham bone also makes a delicious soup. If you’re not a fan of ham, a smoked turkey leg works great too.
Is split pea soup healthy?
YES! Green split peas are super nutritious and healthy addition to a balanced diet. The high fiber and protein content of this soup will keep you full and satisfied.
- High in protein: Split green peas are a good source of plant-based protein, this soup has 27 grams per serving.
- Rich in fiber: Split green peas are high in fiber, one serving of this soup has about 18 grams of fiber. Fiber helps to promote digestive health, regulate blood sugar levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Low in fat: Split green peas are low in fat and contain no cholesterol, making them a heart-healthy food.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals: Split green peas are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
SPLIT PEA SOUP | the classic recipe you know and love!
FAQ
How healthy is pea soup?
Is pea soup good for your bowels?
Is split pea soup good for your stomach?
What effect does pea have on the body?
Is pea soup healthy?
Pea soup is loaded with nutrition such as calcium, potassium and vitamin A. Pea soup provides several other benefits as part of an overall balanced diet. A cup of split pea or green pea soup provides nearly 5 grams of dietary fiber, a cholesterol-lowering nutrient in many plant-based foods, according to the Harvard School of Public Health.
Are peas good for weight loss?
Green peas are relatively low in calories and packed with fiber and protein, they are a great option for weight-loss diets. Peas are known as pulses and are in the same group as beans, chickpeas, and lentils. Peas can support weight loss efforts because of their protein and fiber content and their effect on fullness. Similar to oatmeal, pulses contain soluble fiber that can slow down digestion, while eating protein leads to the release of hormones that signal fullness. There are many types of peas including green peas, snow peas, and sugar snap peas and they all belong in a healthy, vegetable-rich diet.
Is pea soup good for blood pressure?
Peas are naturally rich in potassium, another mineral for regulating your blood pressure, and each cup may have more than 400 milligrams of potassium, or about 10 percent of the daily value. Pea soup has about 1.9 milligrams of iron, or 11 percent of the daily value, and iron promotes healthy red blood cells.
Is split pea soup good for You?
Dietary fiber in split pea soup may keep you full without adding anything to your calorie content. It adds bulk to your food which is very good for digestion and will benefit your heart. It removes cholesterol from your body, keeping your blood cholesterol in check.