4 pea soup cure Recipes

cured chorizo (spicy pork sausage, available at hispanic markets and many supermarkets), sliced thin, onion, chopped, rib of celery, chopped fine, garlic cloves, minced, split peas , picked over, chicken broth, water, dried thyme, bay leaf, carrots , halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise, croutons as an accompaniment

dried split peas, ham steak, cured and smoked, mushrooms (white or criminy), carrots, sliced, strong yellow onion, chopped fresh parsley, whole fresh garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, stalks celery, italian herb seasoning, fresh ground black pepper, fresh ground sea salt, cold fresh water

onion, chopped (about 1 cup), olive oil, garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tbsp), chili powder, dried oregano (preferably mexican ), water (or beef or chicken stock), beef bouillon cube (omit if using stock), chickpeas, drained, tomato paste, tomatoes (optional), uncooked white rice , cooked as per directions (optional)