Simple and Good Ham and Split Pea Soup
This is simplicity at its best. Served with cornbread and brownies, you get pure comfort food. I add extra basil and if you don't like split pea soup, substitute dried navy beans for split peas. Soak the navy beans overnight and increase first cook time to 2 hours and then stir in celery and carrots and continue to cook as directed. Also I add extra vegetables. Enjoy!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1(16 ounce) package dried split peas (2 cups)
- 2lbs smoked ham shank
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2teaspoon basil leaves
- 1
- 8cups water
- 2
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- In large saucepan, combine first 7 ingredients. Simmer covered, 1 hour, Stir in celery and carrots and continue simmering for 1/2 to 1 hour or until peas are tender and soup thickens.
- Remove peppercorns and ham shank, cut meat from bone and return to soup. Heat through.
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