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Split Pea Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
8 cups cold water
1 small ham hock
1 pound split green peas (about 2 cups)
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1 large celery stalk, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bouquet garni

Bouquet Garni:
Wrap in 4x4 inch piece of cheesecloth
Small bunch of parsley or parsley stems
8 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 tsp dried
1 bay leaf
2 or 3 celery leaves
Tie cheesecloth securely with twine
Directions:
Directions:
Combine water, ham hock and split green peas; bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer until ham and peas are tender, about 1 hour more. Season with salt and lots of ground black pepper to taste.

Remove ham hock. Discard the bone, skin and fat; dice the meat. Return it to the soup. For a thicker soup, simmer to the desired consistency. Stir to blend before serving. Ladle into warmed bowls.

 

 

 

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