Simple but Scrumptious Split Pea Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 255 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is so easy..just wash the peas,dice the veggies, and toss in the pot with spices and ham hocks. (A meaty ham bone can be substituted for the ham hocks) Prepare early, simmer 4 hours, and enjoy. This gets better and better everyday after being in the fridge. This recipe came from an old church cookbook I found years ago. I recommend stirring the pot whenever you pass by the stove....it gets smoother and smoother with every stir. Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups dried split peas |
2 cups chicken broth |
8 cups water |
1 medium onion, diced fine |
1 large carrot, diced fine |
1 -2 celery rib, diced fine |
2 smoked ham hocks |
2 potatoes, diced fine |
1 large garlic clove, minced |
1 whole clove |
1 bay leaf |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Rinse split peas to remove any soil.
2. Combine peas and all other ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer, covered for 4 hours or more, until peas are thoroughly cooked,stirring often to combine the ingredients.
4. (You may add another cup of water if the soup seems too thick).
5. Remove the bay leaf and the clove(if you can find it).
6. Take out the ham hocks or hambone and remove the meat from the bone,and return the meat to the soup.
7. Serve and enjoy.
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