Split Pea Soup

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Split Pea Soup

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :4:30
Categories : Main Dish Soup
Pork And Ham High Fiber
Healthy

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups split peas
2 quarts water
1 1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks -- or ham bone
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup carrots -- chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper

Wash and sort peas; add water. Bring to boiling; simmer 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Add ham hocks,
vegetables, bay leaf and thyme; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and
simmer, covered, 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until peas are soft. Remove
bone; cut off meat and dice. If desired, put vegetable mixture
through a food mill, blender or sieve. Return meat to soup; season
with salt and pepper. Makes about two quarts.


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