split pea soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) dry split peas (16 oz); 2 quart(s) water or chicken broth; 1 - ham bone, with some meat; 1 cup(s) celery, minced; 1 cup(s) carrots, minced; 1/2 cup(s) onion, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1-2 - bay leaves, dried; 1 sprig(s) parsley (for garnish)

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Judy Garcia

Gunnison, UT

Updated on Oct 31, 2012

I have had this recipe since I got married 43 years ago. It is definitely a family favorite! It is one of the very first soups that I make when the weather starts turning cooler.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 3 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups dry split peas (16 oz)
2 quarts water or chicken broth
1 - ham bone, with some meat
1 cup celery, minced
1 cup carrots, minced
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1-2 - bay leaves, dried
1 sprig parsley (for garnish)

How To Make split pea soup

Step 1

Heat peas and water to boiling; boil gently for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.

Step 2

Add remaining ingredients to peas. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 1/2 to 3 hours until peas are very soft.
Step 3

Remove bone; trim meat and add to soup. If desired, thin with milk or water. Additional ham may be added, if desired. Season to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Step 4

INSTANT POT: Set IP to 'saute' and melt 3 Tbsp. butter; add celery, carrots and onions. Saute for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except parsley. Change setting on IP to Manual/Pressure Cook and set for 15 minutes. Allow to naturally release pressure. Cut remaining ham off of bone and add to soup. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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