Yes, You Should Make Split Pea Soup
This cozy split pea soup is one of my all-time favorite ways to use up leftover ham. And honestly, the broth alone is reason enough to make it. ♡
As the soup simmers, the ham hock (or leftover ham bone) slowly releases all of its smoky, savory goodness into the broth, adding sooo much flavor to every bite. Simmered together with tender split peas, chopped veggies, and a few simple seasonings, everything comes together into a deeply flavorful soup that always tastes like so much more than the sum of its parts.
It’s the kind of low-fuss, ultra-cozy, back-pocket recipe I love to make whenever we have leftover ham in the fridge. I know you’ll love it too!