split pea soup

(1 RATING)
43 Pinches
Aiken, SC
Updated on Mar 21, 2013

This was the soup my mother made while my brother and sister were growing up. She used ham hocks while I use a ham bone and add a touch of sherry at the end. Cut up hot dogs were added but with the ham bone, there's enough meat to put in. It is sooooo good and special!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green split peas
  • 1 - ham bone
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 - celery, chopped
  • 2 - carrots, chopped
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 1 - leek, chopped
  • 2 - garlic, finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon tarragon ,
  • 1 teaspoon savory
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional )

How To Make split pea soup

  • Step 1
    Sauté the vegetables until tender, about 10 mins in olive oil.
  • Step 2
    Bring to boil the broth, water, the split peas picked over, and the ham bone. Reduce to a simmer.
  • Step 3
    Add vegetables to the broth. Simmer until peas are tender. Remove ham bone and remove as much of the meat on the bone.
  • Step 4
    Puree either in a blender or immersion blender until desired consistency. Add the ham meat or diced hot dogs until warm.

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