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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Easy and inexpensive to make. Great winter soup. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
1 cup chopped onion |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
3 carrots, peeled and chopped fine |
3 celery ribs, chopped fine, include leaves |
2 quarts water |
4 chicken bouillon cubes |
1 lb dried split peas |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 teaspoon thyme |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
8 ounces cooked ham, chopped |
salt, if needed to taste |
Directions:
1. In a large soup pot, melt butter. Saute the onions and garlic for about 3 - 4 minutes.
2. Add the chopped carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
3. Add to the pot, the water, boillioun cubes, split peas, pepper, thyme, red pepper flakes, and chopped ham.
4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat.
5. Cover and simmer for 1 hour until split peas are very tender. Smash some of the peas in the pot with a masher; if desired.
6. Taste and add salt, if needed.
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