Mum's French-Canadian Pea Soup |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 130 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is based on French-Canadian Pea Soup. My Mum used to add dumplings to the pot so it made a very satifsying meal in itself. Ingredients:
1 lb yellow split peas |
1 cup onion, diced |
1 cup celery, diced |
2 medium carrots, grated |
1 tablespoon oil |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder |
1 ham bone |
7 cups water |
1 cup ham, diced |
Directions:
1. Saute onions,celery and carrot in oil till softened.
2. Add in the remaining ingredients except diced ham.
3. Bring to a boil then simmer for 2 hours ,stirring occaisionally until split peas are softened.
4. Add in diced ham and simmer till ham is heated.
5. Serve with a nice crusty loaf.
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