SPLIT PEA SOUP A LA JULIA CHILD
This is the only split pea soup I've ever made more than once. The basic recipe comes from Julia's "The Way to Cook", and has a very clean, fresh flavor. It requires some work, but I like that I can freeze the ham stock and then make the soup at a later date without the murky taste of a lot of one pot pea soups.
Provided by TCookie
Time 5h40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the stock, put the ham hocks in a kettle with water to cover by 2 inches.
- Make an herb bouquet with washed cheesecloth, using the bay leaves, thyme and cloves or allspice.
- Put this in the pot, along with the carrots, onions and celery.
- Simmer 3 to 4 hours with the kettle cover slightly open.
- Or, simmer in crockpot for 8 hours on low.
- Skim occasionally.
- Strain and degrease.
- Easiest way to degrease is to make ahead and chill, remove fat when cold.
- Freeze if you want.
- To make the soup, set a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Saute the vegetables, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Blend in the flour and cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cool briefly, blend in the hot ham stock and the split peas.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring.
- Cover and cook about 45 minutes until peas are tender.
- Salt and pepper to taste after 1/2 hour of simmering.
- When cooked, mash or puree the soup depending on the consistency you want.
- Garnish with homemade croutons or sauteed ham bits if desired.
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jeff raper
jeffraper56@aol.comI wasn't a fan of this soup. The peas were overcooked and the broth was too salty.
Robert A New-Buckley jr (Lover man 69)
6-r@hotmail.frThis soup was easy to make and very satisfying.
emmanuel kipkurui
k_emmanuel46@aol.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth.
md ragij
ragij@gmail.comThis soup was a bit too bland for my taste.
Umer King
k_u@gmail.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful broth.
Hafiz noul
noul.h93@aol.comThis soup was delicious and very filling. I will definitely be making it again!
Tattekei Nuka
nuka@hotmail.comI wasn't a fan of this soup. The peas were overcooked and the broth was too salty.
Zohaib Shaikh
zohaib-shaikh41@hotmail.frThis soup was easy to make and very satisfying.
Tap GamePlay
gameplay_t@hotmail.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth.
Queen Havahlene
havahlene.queen@gmail.comThis soup was a bit too bland for my taste.
Delijah Mitchell
delijah-m26@aol.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful broth.
Imtiaz Hossain
h5@gmail.comThis soup was delicious and very filling. I will definitely be making it again!
yashmi thushara
y_thushara@hotmail.frI wasn't a fan of this soup. The peas were overcooked and the broth was too salty.
Abbi Eberly
ae11@aol.comThis soup was easy to make and very satisfying.
Faruq dan Hajeeya
hajeeyaf79@gmail.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth.
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pouffesultraxdeluxe@gmail.comThis soup was a bit bland for my taste.
Brian Reed
b@gmail.comI made this soup for my family and they loved it! The soup was easy to make and very affordable.
Sheikh Sheharyar
s.sheharyar88@yahoo.comThis soup was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the peas were cooked to perfection.