Sheilas Split Pea Soup Recipes

SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
• Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

SHEILA'S SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, combine water, peas, broth, ham bone, marjoram, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Remove ham bone and let cool. When you are able to handle it, cut meat off the bone and dice. Discard bone (or donate to the family dog). Add diced ham to soup pot.
• Stir in carrots, celery, and onion. Return to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes more, until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

GRANDMA'S SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large soup pot.
• Bring to a boil slowly.
• Reduce heat and simmer until thick.
• Remove bone, skin, and any fat.
• Chop meat into bite-sized pieces.
• Season to taste.

SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a 5-quart dutch oven over medium heat, heat bone, split peas, carrots, onion, and water to boiling.
• Tie allspice, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a piece of cheesecloth. Add to bone mixture.
• Reduce heat to low; cover; simmer 1 hour. Discard spice bag; add salt if necessary.
• Remove bone to cutting board. Cut off meat and discard done.
• Cut meat into bite-size chunks and return to soup for serving.