America's Test Kitchen Chunky Ham and Split Pea Soup Recipe

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America's Test Kitchen Chunky Ham and Split Pea Soup
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
213
Calories
Total time
285
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place ham, bay leaves, and 3 quarts water in large stockpot or Dutch oven.
  2. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer until meat is tender and pulls away from bone, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  4. Remove ham meat and bone from pot and set aside.
  5. Add split peas and thyme to stock.
  6. Bring back to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered until peas are tender but not dissolved, about 45 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, when ham is cool enough to handle, shred meat into bite-sized peas and set aside. Discard rind and bone.
  8. While peas are simmering, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  9. Add onions, carrots, and celery and saute, stirring frequently, until most of liquid evaporates and vegetables begin to brown (5 to 6 minutes).
  10. Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter, garlic, and sugar.
  11. Cook vegetables, stirring frequently, until deeply browned, 30 to 35 minutes and set aside.
  12. Add sauteed vegetables, potatoes, and shredded ham to pot with split peas.
  13. Simmer until potatoes and peas dissolve and thicken soup to consistency of light cream, about 20 minutes more.
  14. Season with pepper to taste.
  15. Ladle soup into bowls, sprinkle with red onion, if using, and serve, passing balsamic vinegar separately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 213.21 Kcal (893 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.46g 10%
Cholesterol 25.6mg 9%
Sodium 1105mg 46%
Potassium 358.29mg 8%
Total Carbs 17.8g 6%
Sugars 1.48g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 7%
Protein 20.47g 41%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 26.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.34 Kcal (508 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.68g 10%
Cholesterol 14.57mg 9%
Sodium 628.88mg 46%
Potassium 203.91mg 8%
Total Carbs 10.13g 6%
Sugars 0.84g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.96g 7%
Protein 11.65g 41%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 15.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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