Chelsea Allen :: Recipes :: Homeade Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup

Yield: 8
Prep time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Hours
Course: Soups/Stews

Ingredients:

• 2 pkgs of dry peas (in a bag)
• 12 cups of water
• 1 pkg ham hocks (3-4)
• 4 carrots (sliced)
• 4 celery (sliced)
• 1 large onion
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic
• 1 tespoon salt

Instructions:

Rinse dry peas in a colander and pull out any discolored peas.

Pour peas into a large pot and add 12 cups of water.  Add the ham hocks, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves and garlic powder.  Water should set about 2 inches above the peas and ham hocks covered with the water.

Bring to a boil, then drop temperature to low and simmer for 3-4 hours.  Add salt (if needed, add more to taste).

*Note* If watery, turn off and let it thicken.