Ingredients for Split Pea And Spam
- 1 cup dried split peas
- Ham Soup Base
- Carrot
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 8 ounces Spam (or ham)
- Water
- 1 tablespoon bacon fat (or olive oil)
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How to Make Split Pea And Spam
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine 1 cup dried split peas, 6 cups water or broth, 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until peas are tender.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and puree until smooth. Return the soup to the pot.
- While the peas simmer, cube 8 ounces of Spam (or ham). Heat 1 tablespoon of bacon fat (or olive oil) in a skillet over medium heat. Add the Spam cubes and cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir the cooked Spam and bacon fat into the pureed soup. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat through, then serve hot and enjoy! Garnish with fresh parsley or chives, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
22g
Carbs
20g
