Wisconsin Split Pea Soup Recipe

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Field peas that have been dried (split peas) have been a staple soup ingredient for country cooks for years. One super recipe is Wisconsin Split Pea Soup. The recipe was sent in by field editor Linda Rock (left) of Stratford. "Marjoram, garlic, potatoes and carrots blend nicely with peas in this hearty and economical soup," Linda confirms. "I also plant peas in my garden each year," she says. "They grow so well here that I pick enough to freeze and enjoy all winter."

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Wisconsin Split Pea Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + cooling Cook: 3 hours + cooling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried green split peas
  • 2-1/2 quarts water
  • 1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup each diced celery, carrots and potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • Salt to taste

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven, add the peas, water and ham bone; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Set aside ham bone until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut ham into bite-size pieces. Return to the soup and heat through. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).

Originally published as Wisconsin Split Pea Soup in Taste of Home April/May 2001, p45

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Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2011 by dianeve

I really liked this soup. It was very good tasting and I can't wait to make it again.


Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by chris and jenn

This was so good but I used chicken broth instead of water and careful not to overstir!


Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by patricia diane

Sounds delicious, It might be good even with no meat for a Lenten meal.


Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by yugota

Excellent Recipe

 
 
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