Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup might be a good recipe to expand your main course repertoire. One serving contains 228 calories, 15g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. If you have salt, ham bone, onions, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the potato you could follow this main course with the Sweet Potato Pie as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 10 hours and 30 minutes.

Instructions

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In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
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Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup.
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Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In10 hrs, 30 m.
Servings8
Health Score100
Dish TypesSoup
OccasionsFallWinter
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