Yellow Split Pea Soup

photo by Annacia

- Ready In:
- 3hrs 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 1 lb yellow split peas (picked over)
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1 quart cold water
- 1 large smoked ham bone (make certain that the bone has meat on it)
- 5 medium onions, finely chopped
- 1 medium leek, chopped and rinsed (use only white and pale green parts only)
- 3 -4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- salt and black pepper
- whipping cream (optional)
directions
- Rinse the peas under cold water very well. Pick out any discoloured peas and discard.
- Fill a large pot with water and chicken broth.
- Add in the ham bone or salt pork and half of the onions; bring to a boil (skim off any froth or scume that gathers on top) simmer partially covered until the peas are tender but not falling apart (about 1 - 1-1/2 hours).
- Cook the leeks and the remaining onions in butter in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until softened (about 10 minutes).
- Add to the soup with the chives, salt and pepper; continue to simmer (partially covered) until the peas are falling apart and the soup is thickened (about 1 - 1-1/2 hours).
- Remove the ham bone, then shred any meat on the bone and return the meat to the pot.
- Ladle hot soup into bowls and drizzle a small amount of whipping cream on top of the soup if desired.
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Reviews
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First I have to say that I stopped about 2/3 of the way. I skipped the leek, butter, chives, salt and cream. I knew that it would be a hit without those things and the 3 guys at the table all gave it a 5 finger salute the way it was. It didn't need any more salt with the ham and soup base I used. I chose white pepper. It made a great "comforts of home" supper on a very cold Nov evening.