MORMON SPLIT PEA SOUP

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This came from an older "American Heritage" cookbook. The small sage flavored meatballs give it quite a different taste!!!

Provided by Rick B2

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dried split peas
8 cups cold water
1 cup onion (chopped)
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb ground pork
3/4 teaspoon ground sage
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 potatoes, peeled and diced (3 cups)

Steps:

  • Rinse split peas.
  • In a large kettle or dutch oven, combine split peas, cold water, onion, celery, 2 teaspoons salt, marjoram and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Bring to boiling, cover and simmer until peas are tender (about 1 hour).
  • Do not drain.
  • Meanwhile, combine ground pork, sage, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (mix thoroughly).
  • Shape mixture into 24 1-inch balls.
  • Drop meatballs and potatoes into soup mixture and return soup to boiling.
  • Cover and simmer 20 minutes longer (until potatoes are tender.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

melanie dalbey
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This soup is delicious, but it's a little too salty for my taste. I'll reduce the amount of salt next time I make it.


Styru Spriano
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Adetimo Adetutu
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I still enjoyed this soup. The flavor is very well-balanced.


Owais Pervaiz
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Owais Tech
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I've never made split pea soup before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great!


Angel Rajput
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This soup is a lifesaver on a cold winter day. It's so hearty and filling.


QurbabAli chandio
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I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and creamy.


Yisak Abebe
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This soup is delicious and very easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Muskan
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Yasir Zafar
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Huong
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This soup is delicious! I love the smoky flavor from the ham and bacon. It's also very easy to make.


Peter Maina
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Bristy Roy
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This is the best split pea soup I've ever had. It's so thick and creamy, and the flavor is out of this world. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Annette Silvera
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of ham and bacon. It really gives the soup a depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


bright destiny77
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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. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so I can just set it and forget it.


Nayem Mallik
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This split pea soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The addition of ham and bacon gives it a delicious smoky flavor, and the split peas add a creamy texture. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfec


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