Name: Split Pea & Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1" pieces -; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped -; 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves -; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped -; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped -; 6 cloves garlic, chopped -; 1 tsp. kosher salt -; 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 tsp. ground coriander -; 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg -; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika -; 1 lb. dried green split peas -; 7 c. low-sodium chicken broth, divided -; 1 ham bone (optional) -; 2 1/2 c. diced baked ham (12 oz.) -

Ingredients for - Split Pea & Ham Soup

1. 4 slices bacon, cut into 1" pieces

2. 2 medium carrots, finely chopped

3. 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves

4. 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

5. 2 stalks celery, finely chopped

6. 6 cloves garlic, chopped

7. 1 tsp. kosher salt

8. 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

9. 1 tsp. ground coriander

10. 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

11. 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

12. 1 lb. dried green split peas

13. 7 c. low-sodium chicken broth, divided

14. 1 ham bone (optional)

15. 2 1/2 c. diced baked ham (12 oz.)

How to cook deliciously - Split Pea & Ham Soup

1 . Stage

In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate and keep the fat in the pot. Add carrots and thyme and cook until golden and tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

2 . Stage

Add onion, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, coriander, nutmeg, and paprika and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add split peas, 5 cups broth, and ham bone and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until peas fall apart, about 45 minutes.

3 . Stage

When peas are tender, remove from heat, and remove ham bone. Stir in remaining broth and use an immersion blender to purée soup, if desired. Return pot to medium heat, stir in cooked carrots and ham, and simmer until warmed through.

4 . Stage

Top with cooked bacon before serving.