The weather has officially changed in Southern California and it has been cold! I decided it was time to warm things up with a hearty bowl of warm soup!
Split Pea Soup with Ham & Veggies:
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Chopped Onion (Medium Size)
2 Diced Zucchinis
3 Cloves Garlic
Chicken Bouillon
Organic Ham Shank - No Nitrates
1 Pound Bag of Split Peas
1 Bag Spinach
****I added a cup of cooked red quinoa/brown rice at the end - Optional
Spices:
3 Bay Leaves
Black Pepper
Red Chili Flakes
Sauté Onions, Zucchinis, Garlic in a large soup pot until fragrant. Add chicken bouillon (1 Tablespoon), Ham shank & Peas. Add water. I used 10 cups of water. You will need enough water to cover peas and ham shank. You can always add water if you feel the soup is too thick while cooking. It is important to not over add.
Allow soup to come to a boil and then reduce heat. Continue cooking until peas are soft. Remove ham shank (you can add meat from the shank or not). Add spinach and allow to wilt. Serve with warm bread! :)
Enjoy!
