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id
202
Name
Split Pea Soup
Main Dish Category
Soups and Stews
Secondary Dish Category
Main Ingredient
Split peas
Other Ingredient
Number of People
10
List of Ingredients
1 package split peas
ham bone and fat
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, with tops
5 medium potatoes, peeled
Description
Soak split peas in water for several hours. Drain and rinse before using.
Place ham bone and peas in large pan and cover with water. Add ham fat and simmer for 1 hour. Add onion and celery and simmer another 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook potatoes separately and when tender, mash right in the cooking water. Add to pea mixture and continue to cook until peas are very soft.
Time
2 hours
Cooking Type
StoveTop
Difficulty (1-5)
2
Notes
May add bacon bits as garnish for additional flavor.
Origin
American
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