split pea soup

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24 Pinches
Cave Junction, OR
Updated on Oct 5, 2011

This is a recipe I got from my Mom. She used Thuringer sausage. I use ham hocks and summer sausage works well also. This is a great rainy day dish served with a salad and warm sour dough bread.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method ---
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 1 package split peas
  • 3 large carrots
  • 3 - 4 medium potatoes
  • 1 1/2 medium onions, yellow, medium
  • 1 - 2 - ham hock, smoked
  • 6 - 8 cups water

How To Make split pea soup

  • Step 1
    Cut carrots, potatoes and onions in large chuncks. Place all ingredients in a large dutch oven or soup pot. Add water until all the ingredients are covered with water. Bring to a boil, turn down and cook on medium heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Step 2
    Remove the ham hock and let cool. While the hocks are cooling use a potatoe masher or hand mixer to mash the ingredients as desired. Cut of any meat on the ham hocks and add to the soup let simmer for 1/2 hour more and serve.

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