# Split pea soup (from Downshiftology)

Video: [SPLIT PEA SOUP | the classic recipe you know and love!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs) by [Downshiftology](https://www.youtube.com/@Downshiftology).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.64 per serving, ~$18.56 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$6.36* per serving (58%) vs ordering out (~$11.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 stocks celery
- 2 carrot
- 1 yellow onion
- ham bone ham bone
- 1 pound dried split green peas
- a couple of tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup diced ham
- fresh herbs fresh herbs

## Steps

1. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=20s) Dice celery stalks, carrots, and yellow onion.
2. [2:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=137s) Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then add the diced celery, carrots, and onion.
3. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=145s) Sauté the vegetables for three to four minutes until softened.
4. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=145s) Mince garlic cloves into the pot and stir for another minute.
5. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=150s) Rinse and sort the dried split green peas, then add them to the pot along with dried thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring to combine.
6. [3:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=189s) Place the ham bone into the pot, add one bay leaf, four cups of low-sodium chicken broth, and three cups of water, then stir.
7. [3:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=205s) Bring the soup to a boil.
8. [3:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=206s) Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. [3:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=212s) Remove the ham bone from the pot using tongs and place it on a cutting board.
10. [3:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=218s) Dice or chop the remaining meat from the ham bone.
11. [4:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=264s) Add the diced ham back into the soup and stir to distribute.
12. [4:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=270s) Locate and remove the bay leaf from the soup using tongs.
13. [5:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=307s) Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls.
14. [5:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUcWb8eemzs&t=314s) Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and freshly ground black pepper.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- glass mixing bowl
- garlic press
- colander
- Dutch oven
- silicone spatula
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- tongs
- fork
- ladle
- soup bowls

## What the video didn't say

- exact cooking times and heat levels other than stated
- servings and total prep/cook time not explicitly stated

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