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Old Fashioned Split Pea Soup

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (about 2 cups) dried green split peas, rinsed
  • 1 ham bone (with some meat attached)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

 

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Rinse split peas in cold water. Dice onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In a large stockpot over medium heat, add diced vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add Main Ingredients: Add split peas, ham bone, thyme, bay leaf, and 8 cups water to the pot. Stir to combine.
  4. Boil: Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  5. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 90 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Remove Ham Bone: Take out the ham bone, remove any meat, and return meat to soup. Discard bone and bay leaf.
  7. Season: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy hot with crusty bread.

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