Recipe
Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 pound split peas, sorted and washed
- 2 cups ham stock
- 5 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup cubed ham
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the split peas, ham stock, water, bay leaf and ham. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the peas are tender, about 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Recipe Details
- Source: Cooking Section, January 2003
- Dish Type: Soups
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