Hearty Split Pea & Potato Soup
Comfort food at its best. Perfect for a snowy day. Freezes well so double the recipe and have on hand. I freeze it in gallon size ziplock freezer bags so it doesnt take up too much room. Lay flat in the freezer.
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DIRECTIONS
- Rinse and soak green peas in cold water to cover for approx 2 hrs.
- Drain peas.
- Place peas, 8 cups water, and broth in large soup pot.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients except salt and pepper.
- Bring to boil over high heat, reduce to low heat, cover and simmer 2 1/2 hrs.
- Remove and set aside ham bone.
- Remove and discard bay leaf.
- Strain peas and vegetables from soup and place in food processor or blender and puree.
- Return puree mixture to soup.
- Cut ham pieces from ham bone and return to soup.
- (optional) Add thinly sliced hot dogs or smoked sausage pieces to soup.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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