split pea and ham soup

5 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Feb 11, 2018

I laugh every time I make or eat split pea soup, remembering the movie where there was an exorcism and the pea soup was what they used during one scene. Trust me, you won't need to be exorcised with this wonderful soup...but if you are like me, you may need exercise after filling up on it! :)

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method Stove Top
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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces hurst's split peas
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 2 quarts water
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - ham hock, and extra ham slice

How To Make split pea and ham soup

  • Step 1
    Soak peas. Chop onion into pan. Throw in ham hock, peas and water. Boil at med for 1 1/2 hours. Stir to prevent burning and add more water if needed. Remove ham hock, mash remaining ingredients. Put in ham pieces and heat through. Serve hot.
  • Step 2
    Note: if you use dried whole peas, cook at least 30 min longer

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Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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