Description
Split Pea Soup with Ham and Sweet Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This hearty soup combines tender split peas, smoky ham, and sweet potatoes to create a warm, nourishing bowl that evokes nostalgia and warmth. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this dish is not only satisfying but also a feast for the eyes, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup split peas (dry)
- 1 smoked ham hock (about 1 pound)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (diced)
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed split peas and the ham hock until well combined.
- Pour in vegetable broth until ingredients are submerged. Add thyme and bay leaf.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes.
- After 30 minutes of simmering, add diced sweet potatoes; continue cooking until all ingredients are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 20mg