Mom's Split Pea Soup

Submitted by Keith A. Janssen

"This is my mothers recipe with a little variation, it is "stand-up spoon" thick, with vegetables and potatoes. She fed a family of 13 hungry kids with this recipe, and the only thing that went with it, was crackers. Enjoy !!!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs split peas
• 2 quarts water
• 1 1⁄2 ounces ham soup base
• 1⁄2 ounce chicken base
• 12 ounces ham, diced
• 1 bunch celery, diced
• 2 -3 onions, diced
• 1 lb carrot, diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon onion powder (Not Salt)
• 1 tablespoon garlic granules (Not Salt)
• 1 tablespoon sodium-free seasoning (ie, Mrs. Dash)
• 1 tablespoon season coarse salt
• 1⁄4 cup parsley flakes (fresh or dried)
• 1⁄2 lb bacon, diced,browned (optional)

directions

1. -Rinsesplit peas in water.
2. -Addboth ham,and chicken base to water and simmer.
3. -Addsplit peas and simmer till cooked, Stirring constantly.
4. -Peeland dice carrots, celery, and onions.
5. -Mincegarlic, or purchase it in the jar already minced.
6. -Peeland dice potatoes and keep covered with water until needed.
7. -Whenpeas are cooked and well blended, add seasonings, carrots, celery, onions, diced ham and potatoes.
8. (bacon if so desired).
9. -Simmeruntil vegetables are tender.
10. Approx.
11. 1 hour.
12. Stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
13. -Adjustseasoning if desired, and enjoy with crackers.