Split Pea Soup With Spareribs

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SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH SPARERIBS

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 lb Spareribs
8 c Water
1 lb Yellow or green split peas
2 Celery stalks -- cut in chunks
3 Carrots -- cut in chunks
4 Leeks -- trimmed and diced
1 t Hickory smoked salt
1 t Salt
1/4 ts Ground thyme
2 Bay leaves
10 Parsley sprigs
10 Black peppercorns

Combine spareribs and water in large kettle. Bring to
boil. Rinse and drain peas and add to ribs along with
celery, carrots, leeks, smoked salt, salt and thyme.
Tie bay leaves, parsley and peppercorns in small
square of cheesecloth and drop into soup. Cover,
reduce heat and simmer 3 to 4 hours or until soup is
consistency of thin porridge. Add hot water from time
to time if needed. Remove ribs from soup, strip meat
off bones and return meat to soup. Adjust seasonings,
if needed. Reheat if needed, remove bundle of herbs
and ladle soup into hot bowls.

(C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times



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