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
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.
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Ghulam Ghulam
[email protected]This soup is too thick. I added some extra water to thin it out.
Tanjila Bushra
[email protected]This soup is a little bland. I added some extra salt and pepper to taste.
Katlego Ngoepe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe was surprisingly good.
Akira unknown
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
NAOMI mukundi
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of this soup. It's so unique.
Fatma Lakhal
[email protected]This soup is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or meat that you like.
YKEIASHA WRIGHT
[email protected]I made this soup with some leftover ham and it was amazing!
Alvin Sekanjako
[email protected]This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your vegetables.
Zain Zainrajpoot
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!
Benjamin Kalinga
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make. I just threw everything in the pot and let it simmer.
Malaika Saleem
[email protected]I love the flavor of this soup. It's so rich and flavorful.
How GOOD
[email protected]This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Khaoula Lams
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Mrasa Thoai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It's a little thick, but I like it that way.
Md Johurul
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've never had split pea soup before, but I will definitely be making it again.
Shakyne Whyte
[email protected]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
[email protected]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.