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Split Pea Soup

This is a wonderful, hearty split pea soup. Great for a fall or blustery winter day.

Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup

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By: AllRecipes.com
Servings
6 Servings
Prep Time
15 min.
Cook Time
2 hr.
Passive Time
8 hrs and 15 min.

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups dried split peas
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • 1 1/2 pounds ham bone
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tspn salt
  • 1/4 tspn ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch dried marjoram
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 potato, diced

Instructions

Here are your 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 marjoram. 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.

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