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split pea soup

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Recipe by
Laura Meissner
Richlands, NC

my family loves it when i make them split pea soup. it is a favorite during the winter months.

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Ingredients For split pea soup

  • 8 c
    water
  • 2.5 c
    dried split peas
  • 1
    medium onion
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 2
    carrots, chopped
  • 2
    stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 lb
    boneless smoked ham

How To Make split pea soup

  • 1
    Heat water and peas to boiling.
  • 2
    Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and cover.
  • 3
    Let sit for 1 hour.
  • 4
    Add ham (whole), onion, salt and pepper.
  • 5
    Cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour.
  • 6
    Remove ham and cut ham to 1/2 inch pieces.
  • 7
    Stir ham, carrots, and celery into soup.
  • 8
    Cover and simmer until veggies are tender, about 45 minutes.

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