Split Pea, Barley and Ham Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A really hearty and satisfying comfort soup! Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 medium onions, chopped |
1 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce |
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon ground sea salt |
2 bay leaves |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
1 lb dried split peas, rinsed |
10 cups chicken broth |
1 cup milk (for richer soup) or 1 cup half-and-half (for richer soup) |
1/4 cup pearl barley |
1/2 cup diced carrot |
2 cups cubed ham or 2 cups smoked turkey sausage |
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in large soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions, then add pepper, salt, pepper sauce and stir twice.
3. Saute over medium heat for 3 minutes.
4. Add rinsed split peas,barley,chopped carrots, garlic, bay leaves and saute another 2 minutes, stirring several times.
5. Add chicken broth and the chopped ham or smoked turkey sausage.
6. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat, remove bay leaves,add milk or half and half and stir.
8. Enjoy with warm, crusty bread.
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