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something more ez split peaz

(1 rating)
SooziQz avatar
Recipe by
Suzan Wilson
@SooziQz
Gresham, OR

I love split pea soup. Talk about a soup that's good with anything and everything. This is my favorite from mom. It's so easy, so good and a perfect meal to have with cornbread, a light fruit salad and good friends :)

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 3 Hr

Ingredients For something more ez split peaz

  • 1 lb
    split peas (sorted...don't bother to soak overnight!)
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced, from-the-jar garlic (i love christopher ranch garlic)
  • 1 c
    carrots...two or three nice carrots
  • 1 c
    finely chopped celery (2 stalks)
  • 3
    potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 1/2 tsp
    marjoram
  • 3
    bay leaves
  • 1 can
    chicken brothe (low-sodium)
  • 2 qt
    water
  • 1 can
    beer
  • 2
    large, smoked ham hocks (or left-over smoked ham)

How To Make something more ez split peaz

  • 1
    Sort and rinse the split peas. Put into a pot and use 2 quarts of water (just to cover). Let these soak as is (no heat) for an hour or two.
  • 2
    Chop and dice your vegetables and open a can of beer...(nooo, not to drink, to let it sit and go flat a bit). Set prepped vegies aside.
  • 3
    Turn up the heat on the peas and bring to a rapid simmer for an hour. Add garlic, marjoram,bay leaves, ham hocks and a can of low-sodium chicken broth. Cook like this for another hour.
  • 4
    Add prepped veggies, a chicken cube (I use Knorr low-sodium) since these peas do soak up liquid quickly. Simmer for another hour.
  • 5
    Add the can of flattened beer and turn down the heat. Dice the ham hocks and add with the beer.
  • 6
    Add your croutons (whichever type you like...we prefer the butter/garlic croutons)...add to the bowl, and eat away. A nice pan of fresh cornbread is always welcome as is a side of fresh fruit salad. Yummy!
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