Split Pea Soup

Budget Recipes

A simple, hearty, and warming soup for a song. Enjoy this savory soup with delicious split peas, salty chunks of ham, and sweet carrots and parsnips. Delicious with a sprinkle of vinegar and feel free to add your favorite herbs and serve with crusty bread.

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 ½ cups diced ham
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1# dried split peas
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced parsnips

Instructions:

Melt butter in large pot. Add ham & onions. Sauté until onion is translucent. Stir in water, peas, salt & pepper. Bring to toil; reduce heat to a gentle boil, cover and cook 3 hours. Add carrots and parsnips and cook 1 hour longer.