Aertsoppa (Pea Soup)

Submitted by BeccaB3c

"From the "Scandinavian and American Recipes" cookbook, recipes submitted by parents and friends of the Svenskarnas Dag Girls Choir. Preparation time does not include soaking time."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups yellow split peas
• 2 quarts cold water
• 1 1⁄2 cups diced baked ham
• 3⁄4 cup minced onion
• 3 celery ribs, with tops sliced
• 1 -2 carrot, diced
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Soak peas in water overnight.
2. Add ham, onion, celery and carrots; heat to boil.
3. Cover, simmer 2 hours until peas are tender and liquid partially cooked down.
4. Season to taste.
5. For smoother soup, put through a sieve.
6. Dilute as desired with milk.