Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1-1/4 gal. dried split peas; 5 gal. chicken stock; 2-1/2 qt. onion, chopped; 1-1/4 qt. carrot, chopped; 1-1/4 qt. celery, chopped; 3-3/4 qt. OSCAR MAYER Ham Bulk Water Added, chopped; 3 Tbsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed; - salt; - pepper; 2-1/2 cups croutons

10 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1-1/4 gal. dried split peas
5 gal. chicken stock
2-1/2 qt. onion, chopped
1-1/4 qt. carrot, chopped
1-1/4 qt. celery, chopped
3-3/4 qt. OSCAR MAYER Ham Bulk Water Added, chopped
3 Tbsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
- salt
- pepper
2-1/2 cups croutons

Directions

1

Place peas, chicken stock, onions, carrots and celery in large stock pot.
2

Bring to boil.
3

Reduce heat to medium-low; simmmer 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4

Strain the vegetable mixture, reserving liquid.
5

Place vegetable solids in blender or food processor container; cover.
6

Blend until smooth, adding reserved liquid as necessary to achieve desired consistency.
7

Mix vegetable puree with ham and thyme.
8

Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9

Serve each portion topped with 1 Tbsp.
10

croutons.