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Friday, December 25, 2015

Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 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 marjoram
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 potato, diced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

    Ready Time: 10 hrs 30 mins

  • 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.
  • once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • 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.

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