Split pea and Ham Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 ham bone with some meat
  • 1 pkg dried green split peas
  • 4 small potatoes, diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 12 oz bag frozen peas

Preparation

Step 1

in a large stockpot, melt coconut oil over med-high heat. Saute onions, and carrots for 3 minutes. Add water, chicken stock, ham bone and ham, split peas, and potatoes. Stir well. Add seasonings and cook on med-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Add frozen peas and cook another 30 minutes, until peas are tender, stirring frequently. Serve with your favorite crackers or bread.