High Protein Classic Split Pea Soup with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A hearty and healthy split pea soup made with turkey bacon and chicken ham, rich in protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup split peas
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In the bacon fat, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the split peas, chicken broth, thyme, garlic powder, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until split peas are soft.
- Stir in the chopped turkey bacon and chicken ham, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For vegetarian option, replace turkey bacon with smoked paprika for flavor.
- This soup can be blended for a creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg