Split Pea Soup with Ham

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried split peas
• 8 cups water , divided
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 0.5 pounds cooked ham , cut into 1-inch cubes
• 0.5 reds onion , minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Place split peas into a large container and cover with 6 cups cool water; soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.

2. 2

   Mix chicken broth and 2 cups water together in a large pot over high heat; add ham, red onion, split peas, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, and salt. Bring broth mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until peas are softened, about 2 hours.