Ingredients for - Split Pea Soup with Ham

1. Dried split peas 1 pound
2. Water, divided 8 cups
3. Low-sodium chicken broth 4 cups
4. Cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ pound
5. Red onion, minced ½
6. Brown sugar 1 tablespoon
7. Garlic, minced 2 cloves
8. Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
9. Salt to taste ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Split Pea Soup with Ham

1 . Stage

Place split peas into a large container and cover with 6 cups cool water; soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.

2 . Stage

Mix chicken broth and 2 cups water together in a large pot over high heat; add ham, red onion, split peas, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, and salt. Bring broth mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until peas are softened, about 2 hours.