split pea soup
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This was the soup my mother made while my brother and sister were growing up. She used ham hocks while I use a ham bone and add a touch of sherry at the end. Cut up hot dogs were added but with the ham bone, there's enough meat to put in. It is sooooo good and special!
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yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
2 Hr
Ingredients For split pea soup
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1 lbgreen split peas
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1ham bone
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4 cchicken broth
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4 cwater
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2celery, chopped
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2carrots, chopped
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1onion, chopped
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1leek, chopped
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2garlic, finely minced
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3 Tbspparsley, chopped
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1/2 tsptarragon ,
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1 tspsavory
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1bay leaf
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2 Tbspdry sherry (optional )
How To Make split pea soup
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1Sauté the vegetables until tender, about 10 mins in olive oil.
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2Bring to boil the broth, water, the split peas picked over, and the ham bone. Reduce to a simmer.
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3Add vegetables to the broth. Simmer until peas are tender. Remove ham bone and remove as much of the meat on the bone.
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4Puree either in a blender or immersion blender until desired consistency. Add the ham meat or diced hot dogs until warm.
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