Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup

CategorySoups & Stews

Rating: Delicious (RMD Rating)

Yields1 Serving

2 cups dried split peas

8 cups water

1 meaty ham bone

1 cup chopped onions

½ cup chopped celery

1 ½ tsp salt

½ tsp freshly ground

pepper

¼ tsp dried savory

1 cup finely chopped carrots

1

In large saucepan, combine peas, water, ham bone, onions, celery, salt, pepper and savory; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 2 hours. Stir in carrots and cook for 30 minutes longer or until tender. Remove ham bone from soup; trim meat from bone and chop finely. Return meat to soup and heat thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

2 cups dried split peas

8 cups water

1 meaty ham bone

1 cup chopped onions

½ cup chopped celery

1 ½ tsp salt

½ tsp freshly ground

pepper

¼ tsp dried savory

1 cup finely chopped carrots

Directions

1

In large saucepan, combine peas, water, ham bone, onions, celery, salt, pepper and savory; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 2 hours. Stir in carrots and cook for 30 minutes longer or until tender. Remove ham bone from soup; trim meat from bone and chop finely. Return meat to soup and heat thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Makes 6 to 8 servings.