Ham and Split Pea Soup

Ham and Split Pea Soup

A Comfort Food Favorite

After Christmas I had the leftovers of a honey baked ham bone with a bit of meat still on it. I used the ham bone to flavor the soup.

Ingredients:

leftover thick slices of ham, diced

32 oz. bag dried split green peas

32 oz. chicken or veggie broth

Honey Baked Ham bone

2 white or sweet onions, quartered

A sprig of Thyme

2 veggie bullion cubes

Place the ham bone in a large soup or stock pot. Dump in containers of broth, and fill the rest of the way with water until ham bone is submerged. Bring to a low boil. Add bullion, peas, and onions. Cover and allow to boil until peas are hydrated and soft and total liquid volume is reduced by 1/4. Add Thyme. Remove ham bone and add in diced ham. Add in any bits of ham off the bone. Discard bone. Stir/cook until peas sort of break down and soup is thick.

Note: croutons are a topping option for non low-carb family/friends. The peas may be a bit high in carbs, so eat about 12 oz. max at a time.