Split Pea Soup

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Split Pea Soup
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
 

Recipe/Image Source: All Recipes

Keyword: Entrée, Soup
Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups dried split peas
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • 1 1/2 pounds ham bone
  • 2 onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch dried parsley (or other dried herb)
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 1 potato diced
Instructions
  1. In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.

  2. Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and parsley (or other herb). Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

  3. Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.