Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 2 c. dried split peas; 2 qt. water; 1 ham bone; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 c. finely chopped celery; 1 sprig parsley; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper to taste; 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. dried split peas
2 qt. water
1 ham bone
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 c. finely chopped celery
1 sprig parsley
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

Directions

1

In large saucepan, heat peas and water to boiling and boil for 2 minutes.
2

Remove from heat.
3

Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Add ham bone, onion, celery, parsley, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling.
4

Reduce heat.
5

Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots.
6

Cover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Remove bone.
7

Trim meat from bone and add meat to soup.