SPLIT PEA SOUP A LA JULIA CHILD
This is the only split pea soup I've ever made more than once. The basic recipe comes from Julia's "The Way to Cook", and has a very clean, fresh flavor. It requires some work, but I like that I can freeze the ham stock and then make the soup at a later date without the murky taste of a lot of one pot pea soups.
Provided by TCookie
Time 5h40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the stock, put the ham hocks in a kettle with water to cover by 2 inches.
- Make an herb bouquet with washed cheesecloth, using the bay leaves, thyme and cloves or allspice.
- Put this in the pot, along with the carrots, onions and celery.
- Simmer 3 to 4 hours with the kettle cover slightly open.
- Or, simmer in crockpot for 8 hours on low.
- Skim occasionally.
- Strain and degrease.
- Easiest way to degrease is to make ahead and chill, remove fat when cold.
- Freeze if you want.
- To make the soup, set a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Saute the vegetables, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Blend in the flour and cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cool briefly, blend in the hot ham stock and the split peas.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring.
- Cover and cook about 45 minutes until peas are tender.
- Salt and pepper to taste after 1/2 hour of simmering.
- When cooked, mash or puree the soup depending on the consistency you want.
- Garnish with homemade croutons or sauteed ham bits if desired.
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Umesh Sth
s@gmail.comThis soup is perfect for a crowd. I always make a big batch when I'm having guests over.
Roy Dayrit
dayrit_r10@hotmail.frThis is a great soup to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.
Amanda Worrell
w23@hotmail.comI love making this soup in my slow cooker. It's so easy and it always turns out perfect.
Nikolina Zaric
z_n3@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a vegetarian split pea soup. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Mohamed elshall
m54@aol.comI love the addition of the ham bone to this soup. It really gives it a rich flavor.
Yahya Achaln
achaln-y@gmail.comThis soup is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Logan Powell
l.p6@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.
Sandre Kennedy
skennedy@gmail.comI love this soup! It's so hearty and filling. I always feel satisfied after eating it.
eleni kuspa
ke@gmail.comThis is the best split pea soup recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Dost Muhammad
muhammad@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
not exactly
not.exactly@hotmail.comThis soup is delicious and so easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the addition of the ham bone. It really gives the soup a rich flavor.
Hannah Comelchook
comelchookhannah63@aol.comI love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Mian Rameez
rameez-m@gmail.comThis is my go-to split pea soup recipe. It's always perfect. I love the way the ham bone adds flavor to the soup. I also like to add a few extra vegetables, like carrots and celery.
Ayan Ahamed
ayan-a@hotmail.comThis soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker. It's the perfect soup for a busy weeknight.
Janane
janane@hotmail.comI'm a vegetarian, so I made this soup without the ham bone. It was still delicious! I added a few extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to make up for the lack of meat. It was a great soup and I'll definitely be making it again.
Melina Mishra
mishra78@hotmail.frThis is the best split pea soup I've ever had. The recipe is perfect and the soup is so flavorful. I highly recommend it.
nathan Ketema
nathanketema@yahoo.comI made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. I'll definitely be making this again.
Secrets of life
ls@hotmail.comThis soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, filling, and so flavorful. I love the addition of the ham bone. It really gives the soup a rich flavor.
Cynthia Nwanaka
cynthia@hotmail.frI've never made split pea soup before, but this recipe looks easy enough. I'm excited to try it!
Tusubira peace
peace_tusubira@yahoo.comMy grandmother used to make split pea soup every winter. Her recipe was similar to Julia Child's, but she added a few extra vegetables, like carrots and celery. It was always so hearty and delicious. I'm going to try making it myself this weekend.