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split pea soup

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Judy Garcia
@snflwr8351
Gunnison, UT

I have had this recipe since I got married 43 years ago. It is definitely a family favorite! It is one of the very first soups that I make when the weather starts turning cooler.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For split pea soup

  • 2 c
    dry split peas (16 oz)
  • 2 qt
    water or chicken broth
  • 1
    ham bone, with some meat
  • 1 c
    celery, minced
  • 1 c
    carrots, minced
  • 1/2 c
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1-2
    bay leaves, dried
  • 1 sprig
    parsley (for garnish)

How To Make split pea soup

  • 1
    Heat peas and water to boiling; boil gently for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.
  • 2
    Add remaining ingredients to peas. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 1/2 to 3 hours until peas are very soft.
  • 3
    Remove bone; trim meat and add to soup. If desired, thin with milk or water. Additional ham may be added, if desired. Season to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  • 4
    INSTANT POT: Set IP to 'saute' and melt 3 Tbsp. butter; add celery, carrots and onions. Saute for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except parsley. Change setting on IP to Manual/Pressure Cook and set for 15 minutes. Allow to naturally release pressure. Cut remaining ham off of bone and add to soup. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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