eileens green split pea soup

Name: Eileens Green Split Pea Soup
Cook time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: - 1 pkg hurst's split peas; - 12 cups water; - 1 medium onion, chopped fine; - 1 carrot, diced; - 4 tablespoons butter or margarine; - 1-1/2 to 2 tsps salt; - 1/4th to 1/2 tsp pepper; - enclosed ham packet; - * you can add diced ham too for extra flavor.

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Eileen Hineline

Coolidge, AZ

Updated on Oct 24, 2011

Autumn time was always the time my mom would make many soups for dinner and serve with salad and french bread. I have always loved split pea soup and make it as often as i can but always add this and that to make it my own.I think their is nothing better than a hot bowl of soup after a long day or when you need to warm up. my family loves it and I hope you will too-:o)

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cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield serves 16 at 1/2 cups cooked each person

Ingredients

- 1 pkg hurst's split peas
- 12 cups water
- 1 medium onion, chopped fine
- 1 carrot, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1-1/2 to 2 tsps salt
- 1/4th to 1/2 tsp pepper
- enclosed ham packet
- * you can add diced ham too for extra flavor.

How To Make eileens green split pea soup

Step 1

Please rinse peas and remove debris before using the peas. comebine split peas,water,chopped onion,diced carrots,and butter. Cover(not too tightly),heat to boiling and boil rapidly 30 minutes.

Step 2

Add enclosed packet of Ham flavoring with salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes. stir occasionally.
Step 3

Taste-test to see that soup is smooth. If you wish it to be very smooth,you can puree it. Serve piping hot. If desired, croutons may be added as a garnish. Great,too, served ice-cold topped with chopped chives or green onions.
Step 4

to make it my own I add diced potatoes,I use about 4 to 6 medium. I also add canned Ham already diced up and add different spices to enhance the flavor.I make hot biscuts or french bread to make it a complete meal. This soup never last long in my house.
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