Brown FamilyRecipe Book
EST. 2020235 RECIPES
Back to the index

Soups, Salads & Sides • A family favorite

2020 Cookbook

Split Pea and Ham Soup

Recipe by Meri Brown

Heat
Slow cooker
Time
4 hr
Makes
8 one and a half cup servings

Split Pea and Ham Soup, preserved in the Brown Family Cookbook 2020.

01

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
  • 2 quarts chicken broth OR boiled ham bone in 2 quarts of water
  • 1 lb bone-in ham, diced into small pieces and trimmed of excessive fat
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp. Marjoram
  • ½ tsp. Smoked paprika
  • Pinch of Thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. Malt vinegar

02

Method

  1. 01

    Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. You can also cook it on high until it starts to boil and then turn the setting on low until you’re ready to serve the soup. Makes 8 one and a half cup servings.