Split Pea and Ham Soup
Country Pork
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Not a winter goes by that I don't fix at least one batch of this traditional pea soup. It's a hot and hearty meal that really warms up my family.
SERVINGS: 10
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD: Stovetop - One-Dish
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2 hours 35 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried green split peas (2 cups)
- 7 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup diced peeled potato
- 1 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Directions:
In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring the peas, water and oil to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the next eight ingredients; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley. Yield: 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).