Grandma's Split Pea Soup

Submitted by Ed K.

"This soup will warm you to the bone. A must after you make a ham."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) bag green peas
• 10 cups water
• 1 large shallot (diced)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon (powdered)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon savory
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 dash salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 ham bone
• 1⁄2 cup cooked ham (small pieces)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bay leaf

directions

1. In large saucepot heat olive oil and add shallots.
2. Wait 3 minutes then add garlic.
3. wait 3 minutes add water then all other ingredients.
4. bring to a boil then drop to a simmer for 1 hour with cover on but tilted to vent.
5. serve with some good croutons.

Reviews

[Dawn F.]

This is just like my Grandmother made. Thanks for the memories.

 

[Susan V.]

boiled my peas in 2 cups of water for two minutes than added ingredients to crock pot. Use chicken stock for rest of fluid. Turns out great, I used 3 small bay leaves and a little extra chopped garlic