1. Ham: We developed this recipe with a smoked pork hock, but you can also use leftover ham, ham steaks, or ham bone. If you're using honey baked ham, it'll add some sweetness to the soup.
- Tender Pork Hock: If you want fork-tender pork hock, first cut the smoked pork hock in half or quarter it before pressure cooking.
- Vegetarian Split Pea Soup: If you want to omit the meat, you don't need to change the pressure cooking time.
2. Green Split Peas: You don't need to pre-soak them before cooking.
- Substitute with Yellow Split Peas: You can use yellow split peas and don't need to adjust the pressure cooking time. Keep in mind the flavor profile will be different.
3. Unsalted Chicken Stock & Unsalted Butter: We develop recipes with unsalted ingredients because we can better control the flavors of the dish. If you’re substituting with salted chicken stock or salted butter, always taste and adjust accordingly.
4. Can You Freeze Split Pea Soup with Ham? Yes, this split pea soup freezes well. This is a great budget-friendly, healthy, and tasty meal prep recipe.
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Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 8690IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3.2mg