cindy's split pea soup

Name: Cindy's Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 3 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) celery, chopped; 2 cup(s) onion, chopped; 1 - clove garlic, smashed & minced; 1-2 - smoked ham hocks; 1 teaspoon(s) summer savory, dried; 4-6 - dried hot peppers (opt.) (i used a combination of dried red, jalapeno, & thai peppers); 2 - bay leaves, dried; 3 quart(s) chicken broth or water; 6 cup(s) split peas (i use half yellow & half green); 3/4 cup(s) half & half

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Cindy Ruwe

Edmonds, WA

Updated on Nov 17, 2012

I love "tweaking" recipes so when I decided to make pea soup for dinner today I added some new twists to what I usually do. The results? One of the best split pea soups I have ever made! My husband loved it. This makes a very thick soup so if you like your soup thinner just add more liquid. Serve with cornbread and you have a nice hearty comfort meal for a cold winter day.

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 3 Hr

method Stove Top

yield

Ingredients

2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups onion, chopped
1 - clove garlic, smashed & minced
1-2 - smoked ham hocks
1 teaspoon summer savory, dried
4-6 - dried hot peppers (opt.) (i used a combination of dried red, jalapeno, & thai peppers)
2 - bay leaves, dried
3 quarts chicken broth or water
6 cups split peas (i use half yellow & half green)
3/4 cup half & half

How To Make cindy's split pea soup

Step 1

Saute celery, onion, garlic, & summer savory until onion translucent but not browned.

Step 2

Place Ham Hocks, dried peppers, & bay leaves in pot. Add black pepper if you wish but do not add any salt. There is plenty of salt in the ham hocks. Cover with broth.
Step 3

Bring to boil, then turn heat to low , cover & simmer for 1 hour.
Step 4

After an hour taste broth for heat, if using dried peppers. If it is desired spiciness, remove the peppers. (I left mine in for another 30 minutes)
Step 5

After 1-1/2 hours, remove Ham Hocks to cool before chopping.
Step 6

Meanwhile, wash split peas and add to broth. Then chop meat and add to pot.
Step 7

Bring to boil, then turn to low and continue to simmer for approx. 1 hour, or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 8

Add Half & Half & stir until completely mixed. Serve with cornbread.
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