Tasty Bites: Split Pea Soup With Ham

By Beth V

I promised a recipe to use leftover Christmas ham and here it is. Some of you may be thinking, “Yuck, I really do not like peas, so why would I like split pea soup?“  Well, I don’t like peas either, but I love split pea soup. Split peas are high in fiber, protein, B-vitamins and many minerals. This is a simple and satisfying soup that comes together quickly and does not require any soaking. And, it tastes really good, I promise.

Heat one tablespoon of oil over medium heat and add a chopped onion, four chopped carrots, three chopped celery stalks and a tablespoon of dried thyme. Sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon salt and some a few shakes of pepper over the vegetables. Cook this for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

As a side note, here is a great tip for preserving celery. When you get it home from the grocery store, wrap it in foil, covering it completely, and then put it in the refrigerator. The foil allows just enough moisture and air exchange to keep it really fresh and crisp for a very long time. It extends the life of the celery up to a few weeks.  Try it, it’s pretty amazing. After you use what you need for a recipe, just make sure it is wrapped well in the foil and return it to the refrigerator.

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