split pea with ham(off the bone!!)

Name: Split Pea with Ham(off the bone!!)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) dry green split peas; 4 quart(s) chicken broth, low salt; 4 large carrots,diced; 2 stalk(s) celery,diced; 1 large shallots,diced; 3 clove(s) garlic,minced; 1 medium onion,diced; 4 sprig(s) bay leaves, dried; 1 teaspoon(s) salt and pepper; 1 large ham bone with extra ham diced for the soup,about one pound; ` small roux for thickening

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Eddie Szczerba

Ossining, NY

Updated on Jan 9, 2014

This is the best way I've ever had split pea soup! The ham bone makes a world of difference when it's made this way and I think you'll agree!!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 12- ??

Ingredients

1 pound dry green split peas
4 quarts chicken broth, low salt
4 large carrots,diced
2 stalks celery,diced
1 large shallots,diced
3 cloves garlic,minced
1 medium onion,diced
4 sprigs bay leaves, dried
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 large ham bone with extra ham diced for the soup,about one pound
` small roux for thickening

How To Make split pea with ham(off the bone!!)

Step 1

Begin by sauteing the onion,shallot and garlic in the oil.Then add the carrots and celery,diced ham,ham bone,broth and spices.

Step 2

Cook on high for one hour,remove the bone for the carnivore in the house,:)and thicken the soup slightly with the roux. Remove the bay leaves.
Step 3

Serve with sliced crusty bread or a twist! Ritz cracker with a smear of cream cheese! Don't knock it until you try it,it's good!!! Enjoy!! :)
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