Split Pea,ham and Bacon Soup
This soup is great any time of year. I wanted to try and make it lower in fat and cholesterol,and I believe I have done it with this recipe. There are two ways to make this recipe. I have done both and prefer to add the extra 4 cups of water.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1(16 ounce) bag dried split green peas
- 1
- 7slices turkey bacon
- 3cups turkey ham, chopped
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 1quart chicken broth
- salt and pepper
- 4
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DIRECTIONS
- Saute onion and garlic until tender.
- Brown bacon.
- Mix all ingredients together except last 4 cups of water.
- Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
- Bring to a full boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or however tender you prefer your peas.
- This is how I make it with the extra 4 cups of water.
- Saute onion and garlic until tender.
- Brown bacon.
- Mix all ingredients together including the last 4 cups of water.
- Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
- Bring to a full boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 3 hours (until about half of the peas are mush).
- If you prefer you may also add 3 tablespoons of flour to adjust your thickness.
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