MRS. SCHREINER'S SPLIT-PEA SOUP

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My family loves split-pea soup and this is the best recipe for it I have found! I like to substitute canned chicken broth for the water and add a bit more ham. This recipe comes from Gourmet Magazine,1995. Delicious!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Pork

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon (about 1/4 pound)
1/2 onion, chopped
2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 lb dried split peas
2 1/2 quarts water (or chicken broth)
1 smoked ham hock
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large heavy kettle or stock pot cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Pour off all but about 1/4 cup bacon fat from kettle and cook onions and carrots, stirring, until softened.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer 2 hours uncovered, stirring occasionally and adding 1 to 2 cups more water (or broth) if soup becomes too thick.
  • Remove kettle from heat and transfer ham hock with a slotted spoon to a cutting board.
  • Discard fat and bones and chop meat.
  • Return meat to kettle and simmer soup, stirring, until heated through.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Just before serving, crumble bacon and sprinkle over soup.
  • Makes 8 cups.

Autumn Price
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal.


Vitus Okechukwu
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Salim Jallo
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This soup is hearty and flavorful. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Alvi islam Redoy
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I've made this soup many times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Sasquatch Mike
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste, but it's still a good basic recipe.


Tohid Chaudhari
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I'm not a big fan of split peas, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's very flavorful and satisfying.


LAKHVIR JHAMAT
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Jayden Virgona
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I love the smoky flavor that the ham bone adds to this soup.


Hassan Rajpur
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Sat Israel
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I've tried many split pea soup recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Veronique Qwazi
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so hearty and delicious.


Mary pat Dempsey
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I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.


TheBritBoi
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very budget-friendly meal.


Sk Foysal
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I love this soup! It's so comforting and filling. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.


Ayush Shakya
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Tarek Loubani
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Rebecca Garvie
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This soup is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I used leftover ham bone and it added a delicious smoky flavor. My family loved it!