Grandma's Split Pea Soup

Warm, hearty, and packed with nostalgic flavors, Grandma's Split Pea Soup is the ultimate comfort food. This classic recipe combines tender, protein-rich dried split peas with the smoky richness of a ham bone and the earthy sweetness of sautéed carrots, celery, and onions. Infused with aromatic garlic, bay leaf, and thyme, each spoonful delivers layers of savory depth. Simmered low and slow with chicken or vegetable stock until perfectly thickened, this soup is a cozy one-pot wonder that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Ready in just over 90 minutes and ideal with crusty bread or crackers, Grandma's Split Pea Soup is a timeless dish that's perfect for chilly evenings or meal prepping. Treat your family to this comforting classic today!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried split peas
• 1 ham bone (or smoked ham hock)
• 3 large carrots
• 3 celery stalks
• 1 large onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the split peas thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 3

Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the ham bone (or smoked ham hock) to the pot along with the rinsed split peas, chicken stock, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Remove the lid and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes, or until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally.

Step 9

Remove the ham bone from the pot. Shred any remaining meat off the bone and return the meat to the soup, discarding the bone.

Step 10

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well.

Step 11

Serve the soup hot with crusty bread or crackers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3038.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2154.0

Total Fat 34.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 50mg	0%
Sodium 9236.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 331.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 127.6g	0%
Total Sugars 62.2g
Protein 149.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 537.1mg	0%
Iron 25.9mg	0%
Potassium 6450.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.0%

Protein: 26.7%

Carbs: 59.3%