Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried split peas, rinsed and drained; 1 ham hock; 1 whole onion; 6 to 8 c. water; 1 carrot, cut in half; 3 to 4 chicken bouillon cubes; pepper to taste; Louisiana hot sauce (optional)

8 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. dried split peas, rinsed and drained
1 ham hock
1 whole onion
6 to 8 c. water
1 carrot, cut in half
3 to 4 chicken bouillon cubes
pepper to taste
Louisiana hot sauce (optional)

Directions

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In a Dutch oven,
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add
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peas, water, ham hock, onion and carrot.
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Bring to a boil
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and simmer for about 1 hour.
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Remove onion and carrot (leave
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carrot if you wish).
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Remove ham hock and let cool.
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Add
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bouillon
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cubes
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and chopped meat from ham hock. Simmer until peas are real tender and mushy.
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Time will vary. Serve with corn bread and a little hot sauce.