split pea soup, mom

5 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Jul 29, 2018

This recipe is very easy to make into your own version, full of options, and flavor!

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 18 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green or yellow split peas
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • - hambone with meat (see note)
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced

How To Make split pea soup, mom

  • Step 1
    DO NOT presoak the peas. Put them into a kettle with 2 quarts water and meat. Slice and fry the salt pork if you use that. Add sesaonings and vegetables. Bring to a boil, cover tightly and reduce heat. Simmer soup 2 hours, stirring occasionally without mashing the peas too much. Remove hambone and cut off meat to return to soup. If soup is too thick, thin it with a bit of water or cream. Serve with sour cream if you like.
  • Step 2
    NOTE: instead of a ham bone you can use 1/4 pound salt pork, bacon, or sausage.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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