MRS. SCHREINER'S SPLIT-PEA SOUP

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My family loves split-pea soup and this is the best recipe for it I have found! I like to substitute canned chicken broth for the water and add a bit more ham. This recipe comes from Gourmet Magazine,1995. Delicious!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Pork

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon (about 1/4 pound)
1/2 onion, chopped
2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 lb dried split peas
2 1/2 quarts water (or chicken broth)
1 smoked ham hock
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large heavy kettle or stock pot cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Pour off all but about 1/4 cup bacon fat from kettle and cook onions and carrots, stirring, until softened.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer 2 hours uncovered, stirring occasionally and adding 1 to 2 cups more water (or broth) if soup becomes too thick.
  • Remove kettle from heat and transfer ham hock with a slotted spoon to a cutting board.
  • Discard fat and bones and chop meat.
  • Return meat to kettle and simmer soup, stirring, until heated through.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Just before serving, crumble bacon and sprinkle over soup.
  • Makes 8 cups.

Ghulam Ghulam
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This soup is too thick. I added some extra water to thin it out.


Tanjila Bushra
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This soup is a little bland. I added some extra salt and pepper to taste.


Katlego Ngoepe
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I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe was surprisingly good.


Akira unknown
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


NAOMI mukundi
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I love the smoky flavor of this soup. It's so unique.


Fatma Lakhal
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This soup is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or meat that you like.


YKEIASHA WRIGHT
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I made this soup with some leftover ham and it was amazing!


Alvin Sekanjako
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your vegetables.


Zain Zainrajpoot
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Benjamin Kalinga
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This soup is so easy to make. I just threw everything in the pot and let it simmer.


Malaika Saleem
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I love the flavor of this soup. It's so rich and flavorful.


How GOOD
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Khaoula Lams
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mrasa Thoai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It's a little thick, but I like it that way.


Md Johurul
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This soup is amazing! I've never had split pea soup before, but I will definitely be making it again.


Shakyne Whyte
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I've made this soup many times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Mitu 07
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.