~ hearty split pea, ham & leek soup ~
(2 ratings)
It's soup weather, my favorite time of the year. I used what I had on hand to develop this tasty soup. I love peas and I love this soup...the mild flavor of the leeks will not overpower the other wonderful flavors. Soup will become thicker as it cools as with most soups that include beans or peas. Your house will smell divine as this soup simmers. Enjoy!
(2 ratings)
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For ~ hearty split pea, ham & leek soup ~
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1 lbdry split peas
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1/2 smonion, chopped
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1leek, cleaned well and sliced thin
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2 stalkcelery, chopped
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2carrots, cleaned and chopped
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10 ozsmoked ham, cubed
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4 ceach - chicken broth and water
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1 Tbspflavorful chicken base - optional
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1/2 tspeach - dried marjoram & dried thyme
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1bay leaf
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Saltand pepper to taste
How To Make ~ hearty split pea, ham & leek soup ~
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1Place dried peas in colander and rinse well. Place in a saucepan and cover with water...bring to a boil and continue for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside. -
2Prepare vegetables and ham. In a Dutch oven, add 1 tablespoon oil of your choice. Saute the leeks, onion, carrots and celery, stirring often for 4 - 5 minutes or until softened.
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3Now, add the peas, ham, seasoning, broth, base and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat - cook for 1 - 1 1/2 hours or until peas are soft. Remove bay leaf.
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4Adjust seasonings if need be and serve hot!
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