Simple and Good Ham and Split Pea Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is simplicity at its best. Served with cornbread and brownies, you get pure comfort food. I add extra basil and if you don't like split pea soup, substitute dried navy beans for split peas. Soak the navy beans overnight and increase first cook time to 2 hours and then stir in celery and carrots and continue to cook as directed. Also I add extra vegetables. Enjoy! Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas (2 cups) |
2 lbs smoked ham shank |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves |
1 small onion, chopped |
6 peppercorns |
8 cups water |
2 stalks celery, sliced |
1 medium carrot, chopped if desired |
Directions:
1. In large saucepan, combine first 7 ingredients. Simmer covered, 1 hour, Stir in celery and carrots and continue simmering for 1/2 to 1 hour or until peas are tender and soup thickens.
2. Remove peppercorns and ham shank, cut meat from bone and return to soup. Heat through.
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