Shortcut Split Pea Soup

Shortcut Split Pea Soup

Total Time: 30 Minutes

3 cups water
2 tsp reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/2 tsp dried thyme
4 celery ribs and leaves
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 cans (11.5 oz each) condensed split pea soup, undiluted
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
Shaved Parmesan Cheese, optional

In a large saucepan, bring the water, bouillon granules and thyme to a boil. Thinly slice celery ribs and finely chop the leaves; set leaves aside.
Add celery ribs and carrots to water mixture; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in the soup, ham and celery leaves; heat through. Top each serving with cheese if desired.

From Taste of Home Magazine, February & March 2010

Ken's rating: ****
Chalsea's rating: ***1/2
This was souper duper easy...you use condensed pea soup. :) Souped up pea soup. (please excuse the puns. haha)

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