"Traditional Newfoundland Pea Soup and Dough Boys. A hearty local favorite that has warmed many a belly over the decades...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 ham bone
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4 cloves roughly chopped garlic
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1 large coarsely grated carrot
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1 small onion, chopped
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12 cups water
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2 cups dried yellow split peas
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3-4 bay leaves
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1 tbsp dried thyme
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1 tsp coarsely ground white or black pepper, your preference
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1 large red or sweet white onion, about 1 1/2 cups diced (yellow onions are traditional, so use them if you want but I use sweeter onions to balance the saltiness of the ham.)
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3 cups diced carrots
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3 cups diced baked smoked ham
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2 cups flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp baking soda
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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Very quickly mix in with a wooden spoon:
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1 cup warm milk
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1/4 cup melted butter