Spilt Pea Soup
Servings
41 batch
Prep time
1
hourCooking time
6
hoursTotal time
7
hoursIngredients
2 & 1/4 cups Dried Split Peas
2 Quarts Cold Water
1 & 1/2 lb Ham Bone
2 Onions, sliced thinly
1/2 TSP Kosher Salt
1/4 TSP Black Pepper
1 pinch Dried Marjoram
3 ribs Celery, small chop
3 Carrots, small chop
3 bay leaves
1 Potato, diced
Directions
- Soak the peas in cold water, about 1 hour
- Drain and rinse Peas and add to large pot
- Add Ham Bone, Water, Onion and Seasonings to the pot
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 90 minutes
- Remove Ham Bone, pick the meat off and return meat to the pot.
- Add Carrots, Celery, Potato and simmer till vegetables are tender
- Use an immersion blender to blend up the soup into a thicker and more hearty soup.
- Serve immediately and eat warm.
Notes
- Buttered saltines go with Pea Soup like PB&J. Great accompaniment!
