Split Pea Soup with Ham - Savoryslurper

Ingredients

1 pound dried split peas

8 cups water, divided

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

½ pound cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes

½red onion, minced

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

salt to taste

Directions

Step 1

Place split peas into a large container and cover with 6 cups cool water; soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.

Step 2

Mix chicken broth and 2 cups water together in a large pot over high heat; add ham, red onion, split peas, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, and salt. Bring broth mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until peas are softened, about 2 hours.

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