Grandma's Pea Soup Recipe
"Mondays were washdays at our house when I was a child, and because of it being such a busy day, washdays were always soup days. My grandma's pea soup was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have tried is the addition of whole peas, spaetzle-like "dumplings" and sausage. Try it one and you'll be hooked. —Carole Talcott, Dahinda, Illinois..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound dried whole peas
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1/2 pound dried green split peas
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1 meaty ham bone
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3 quarts water
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 medium carrot, chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
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1 teaspoon bouquet garni (mixed herbs)
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1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 pound Johnsonville® Smoked Sausage, chopped, optional
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SPAETZLE DUMPLINGS:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 egg, beaten
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1/3 cup water
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