Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup
Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup My son is not really a fan of turkey- strange, but true. He does love ham- who doesn't? So for special occasions I will make both a ham and a turkey because the rest of our family loves turkey and all the trimmings. I typically buy a smoked bone-in ham big enough that we can have leftovers and then I can make delicious ham and split pea soup. This soup is creamy and smoky and the longer you boil the bone the smokier it gets. The soup gets its creaminess from pureed cannellini beans and potatoes. Cannellini beans are essentially white kidney beans.I have been adding beans to soups since my children were little and they never noticed a bean or a chickpea which they wouldn't otherwise touch! They add a great creamin ess and thicken up the soup without added dairy and cornst arches. Additional bonus of course is that they are excellent antioxidants, great source of protein and so many other essential nutrients! Trust me, if you puree them enough, t