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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 150 Minutes |
Ready In: 150 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a wonderfully comforting and filling soup. I was introduced to it by a friend whose family is Dutch more than 10 years ago. Takes a bit of time to make, but WELL WORTH it! Ingredients:
cups green split peas |
1-1/2 lb ham bones |
10 cups water |
1 stalk celery, including tops, chopped |
1 carrot, chopped |
1 onion, chopped |
3 leeks, sliced |
1 potato, chopped |
spicy smoked sausage(i like to use smoked franfruters) , parsley and rye bread to serve |
Directions:
1. Soak split peas in cold water for several hours or overnight. Place bones, drained peas, water, celery, carrot and onion in a large pan. Bring to boil and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, or until the peas are tender.
2. Add leek and potato; cook for another 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
3. Remove ham bones from pan, chop the meat and return it to pan; discard bones.
4. Cool mixture slightly; push through a sieve. Return to pan and heat through. TOp with sliced sausage and a sprig of parsley. Serve with rye bread.
5. NOTE: If a chunkier soup is preferred, the sieving can be omitted.
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