MORMON SPLIT PEA SOUP

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This came from an older "American Heritage" cookbook. The small sage flavored meatballs give it quite a different taste!!!

Provided by Rick B2

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dried split peas
8 cups cold water
1 cup onion (chopped)
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb ground pork
3/4 teaspoon ground sage
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 potatoes, peeled and diced (3 cups)

Steps:

  • Rinse split peas.
  • In a large kettle or dutch oven, combine split peas, cold water, onion, celery, 2 teaspoons salt, marjoram and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Bring to boiling, cover and simmer until peas are tender (about 1 hour).
  • Do not drain.
  • Meanwhile, combine ground pork, sage, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (mix thoroughly).
  • Shape mixture into 24 1-inch balls.
  • Drop meatballs and potatoes into soup mixture and return soup to boiling.
  • Cover and simmer 20 minutes longer (until potatoes are tender.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

Jarifa afrin Saba
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker.


Adelaide Govender
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Lama Anil
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I think the key is to use a good quality ham bone.


Isabella Moonsamy
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I love the addition of the ham bone, it really adds a lot of flavor.


Suga
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I'm not a huge fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.


M Aslam Aslam
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal to make. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread.


Zainab Afridi
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a little bit of extra garlic and onion for flavor.


Op Rahim
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I'm a big fan of split pea soup and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Teresa nana Chafikana
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This is a great recipe for a classic split pea soup. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Steven Valencia
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Sritir Pata02
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This soup is delicious! I love the smoky flavor from the ham bone. I also added some chopped potatoes and carrots for extra vegetables.


Saifi Zain
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I'm not a huge fan of split pea soup, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was very flavorful and the peas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Savannah Johnson
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal to make. I like to serve it with a side of cornbread or crackers.


Naledi Klaas
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I think the key is to use a good quality ham bone. I also added some chopped bacon for extra flavor.


Robin Tabata
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's so comforting and always makes me feel better. I love the addition of the ham bone, it really adds a lot of flavor.


Russell Aloe Fluen
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This soup was just okay. I found it to be a bit bland and the split peas were not as creamy as I would have liked. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had added some more spices.


geam alaap
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a little bit of cayenne pepper for a little kick. Yum!


Sajidjee Sajidjee
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This soup is a hearty and flavorful comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. The split peas cook until they are tender and creamy, and the ham bone adds a delicious smoky flavor. I also added some chopped carrots and celery for extra veget