This is a good way to use leftover ham, quite inexpensive, and VERY tasty. Some people like to add carrots or other types of vegetables. Don't forget to serve with buttered bread toasted in the oven.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound dried split peas
- 1 pound ham bone
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
NOTE: Classic split pea soup does not have a ton of seasoning. It's as basic as you can get. Add whatever herbs and spices you would like.
DIRECTIONS
- In a medium pot, saute onions in oil. Add the split peas, ham bone, and enough water to cover ingredients; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover, and cook until there are no peas left, just a green liquid, 2 hours. While it is cooking, check to see if water has evaporated. You may need to add more water as the soup continues to cook.
- Once the soup is a green liquid remove from heat, and let stand so it will thicken. Once thickened you may need to heat through to serve.
