Jim's Yellow Split Pea Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

JIM'S YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Jw

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Split Peas
1 Ham bone or 2 pork hocks
1 Large Onion, chopped
1 Large Carrot, diced
2 Celery Stalks w/ leaves
1 cl Garlic, minced
1 Bay leaf
1 Chile pepper, crushed
1/2 ts Thyme
2 tb Flour, opt'l
Salt, pepper, and hot
-sauce to taste

Simmer the peas with the ham bone 2 1/2 hrs. Add the
other ingredients and simmer 1/2 hr more. Remove the
bone and cut off the meat. Return the meat to the pot.
Scoop out a 1/2 cup of the pea mixture, puree and
return to the pot OR make a slurry or water and 2
Tablespoons flour and add; cook until soup thickens.
Adjust the seasonings and serve.

Variations: Use a chicken or turkey carcass and
chopped bacon. Add chopped cooked sausage at the end
of the cooking process. Add a small amount of turnip.
Add oregano, marjoram or sage. Add a tablespoon of
tomato paste.



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