grandmom elaine’s split pea soup

How To Make grandmom elaine’s split pea soup

• 1

  In a large soup pot, render the bacon & ham in the butter for 5-10 minutes. Add onion & fry until translucent. Add garlic & fry until fragrant. Deglaze with chicken broth & water.
• 2

  Rinse & drain the split peas, then add to soup pot. Add parsley, pepper & thyme.
• 3

  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat & simmer for 75 minutes, or until peas are soft.
• 4

  When the split pea mixture has become a thick soup, use an immersion blender to purée the peas until smooth. (You may also use a standard blender or food processor for this step, puréeing in batches) Or, you can skip this step if you prefer the soup more chunky.
• 5

  Add the carrots & celery and continue to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.
• 6

  Remove from the heat, cover the soup & let it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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