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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A delicious way to warm the body and soul on a cold day. Green split peas can be substituted for the yellow. Ingredients:
1 (1 lb) package yellow split peas |
1 lb ham steak, cubed |
1 large onion, minced |
2 carrots, finely diced |
2 celery ribs, finely diced |
4 large potatoes, coarsely diced |
1 bay leaf |
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves |
2 1/2 quarts ham stock (or water, and boullion cubes) |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Wash and sort peas.
2. Place all ingredients except potatoes in a larger soup pot and bring to a boil.
3. Cover and reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 30 minutes or so.
4. Add potatoes and continue to simmer 1-2 hours, or until desired thickness is achieved.
5. The longer you leave it on the heat, the thicker it will become.
6. Serve hot with caraway rye bread.
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