CREAMY SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate and keep the fat in the pot. Add carrots and thyme and cook until golden and tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add onion, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, coriander, nutmeg, and paprika and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add split peas, 5 cups broth, and ham bone and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until peas fall apart, about 45 minutes.
• When peas are tender, remove from heat, and remove ham bone. Stir in remaining broth and use an immersion blender to purée soup, if desired. Return pot to medium heat, stir in cooked carrots and ham, and simmer until warmed through.
• Top with cooked bacon before serving.