Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. dried split peas
• 10 cup water
• 3 smoked ham hocks or meaty ham bone (about 2 lbs.)
• 2 cup chopped onions
• 2 cup chopped celery
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions:

In a Dutch oven combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; partially cover and simmer 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove ham hocks or bones; cut meat from bone into small cubes. Return to soup and taste to seasoning. Makes 16 cups.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Answers:

Split Pea Soup

Because we can't always afford ham I simply cut up hot dogs and put them in for the last half hour. I add a teaspoon or two of liquid smoke to substitute for the missing smokey ham taste. (02/17/2010)

By Leslie Textor

Split Pea Soup

Love split pea soup, but I always make mine cream of split pea soup. Before serving, drizzle in one or two tbsp of half and half, into each bowl and swirl w/ a knife to make it pretty. Serve. Let everyone stir their own soup to combine.
(02/17/2010)

By Nancy