Split Pea Soup with Ham

Ingrediënten

• 1 eetl. garlic powder
• 2 cubes chicken broth
• 1 lb bone in ham
• 2 kopjes, repen plakken carrots
• 1 middelgrote onion
• 10 kopjes water
• 1 lb split peas

Beschrijving

1. Bring ham and bone to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for a couple hours. When ready clean ham off the bone and into small pieces; set aside.
2. Meanwhile; dice onion and slice carrots and set aside.
3. Sort and clean the split peas. Put into pot and cover with 8 to 10 cups hot water.
4. Add diced onion, carrots, ham and garlic powder.
5. Dissolve two cubes of chicken bouillon and add to pot when cooking (optional).
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently until desired tenderness is reached, about 30-45 minutes. Leave lid tilted during cooking.