split pea and ham soup, with a twist, lyn*
I'm always cooking by the seat of my pants so it is hard to share recipes, but here it goes... Bob asked me to try because it is so good and he wants more! LOL ENJOY!!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
2 Hr
method
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yield
4 to 6
Ingredients
- 1 - ham bone (not cured)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (i add more as needed)
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup fresh green beans, cut 1" or so
- 2 pounds split green peas (dried)
- - salt & pepper to taste
- 1 - jalapeno pepper (whole)
- 3 to 4 quarts water to cover
How To Make split pea and ham soup, with a twist, lyn*
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Step 1In a dutch oven or large stock pot, saute onions, celery, and carrots; add garlic and mushrooms (if needed add a little more olive oil) continue sauteing until water is out of mushrooms; salt and pepper. -
Step 2Add ham bone and add 3 quarts of water; add 2 lbs of split peas; add more water if needed to cover ham bone; add salt to taste. Bring to a boil; add whole jalapeno pepper (slit over pot if you like more heat); reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours; stirring occasionally; Add green beans and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.
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Step 3Serve with Slaw and Cornbread muffins, Yum!
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