Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup split dried peas
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 ham hock or pieces of ham
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• 1 Tbsp. flour
• 2 Tbsp. melted butter
• 1 1/2 -2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup cream

Directions:

Soak 1 cup dried peas in 2 quarts water overnight. Drain peas, and cover with fresh water. Add 1 medium onion, diced. Add 1 ham hock or pieces of ham. Cook until peas and meat are tender. You may sieve the peas if you wish, but they will mash up quite well. Blend 1 tablespoon flour and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Stir slowly into the mixture and cook 2-3 minutes. Then slowly add the 1 1/2-2 cups milk and the cream. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Heat and serve.

By Robin from Washington, IA