Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup dried split peas
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 ham bone smoked ham bone
- 2 bay leaves bay leaves
- salt to taste salt
- pepper to taste pepper
- optional to taste croutons
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for another minute.
- Add split peas, chicken broth, ham bone, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 45-55 minutes, or until split peas are tender and the soup has thickened.
- Remove ham bone and bay leaves. Shred any meat from the bone and return it to the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, topped with croutons if desired.
