EILEENS GREEN SPLIT PEA SOUP

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Autumn time was always the time my mom would make many soups for dinner and serve with salad and french bread. I have always loved split pea soup and make it as often as i can but always add this and that to make it my own.I think their is nothing better than a hot bowl of soup after a long day or when you need to warm up. my...

Provided by Eileen Hineline

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg hurst's split peas
12 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 carrot, diced
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
1-1/2 to 2 tsps salt
1/4th to 1/2 tsp pepper
enclosed ham packet
* you can add diced ham too for extra flavor.

Steps:

  • 1. Please rinse peas and remove debris before using the peas. comebine split peas,water,chopped onion,diced carrots,and butter. Cover(not too tightly),heat to boiling and boil rapidly 30 minutes.
  • 2. Add enclosed packet of Ham flavoring with salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes. stir occasionally.
  • 3. Taste-test to see that soup is smooth. If you wish it to be very smooth,you can puree it. Serve piping hot. If desired, croutons may be added as a garnish. Great,too, served ice-cold topped with chopped chives or green onions.
  • 4. to make it my own I add diced potatoes,I use about 4 to 6 medium. I also add canned Ham already diced up and add different spices to enhance the flavor.I make hot biscuts or french bread to make it a complete meal. This soup never last long in my house.

SURYANATH MALLAH
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it!


Qomorudeen Ismail
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I love how creamy and delicious this soup is. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


IvyDawn Moore
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.


Maivha Dorah
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it.


Shawn Dreyling
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I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It's very flavorful and satisfying.


Tenyen Maceline
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Mirza Sajied
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I love the addition of the smoked paprika in this recipe. It gives the soup a really nice flavor.


Hanzala Jan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great freezer meal.


Moeed Khan
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I've never been a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and delicious.


Sanjaya Pariyar
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it!


Kayde
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I love how easy this soup is to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Kamen Gangster
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Saadi Choudhary
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


Shankar Jr
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of the split peas, carrots, and celery. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Kabahenda Grace
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and filling, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend it!


Samu Kinikinirausese
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the addition of the smoked paprika, which gave it a nice smoky flavor.