"Carrots, celery, and onions really up the nutritional ante of this filling pea soup. Always sort through dried peas and beans carefully before cooking and discard any small stones...."
INGREDIENTS
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see savings 1 bay leaf
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see savings 2 whole cloves
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see savings 1 sprig fresh thyme
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see savings 1/4 cup butter or margarine
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see savings 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
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see savings 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
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see savings 1 clove garlic, minced
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see savings 2 14 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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see savings 1 pound meaty smoked pork hocks or meaty ham bone
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see savings 1 cup dry split peas, rinsed and drained
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see savings 1/4 cup shredded carrot
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see savings 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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see savings 1/2 cup milk
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see savings few dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
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see savings Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)