I'm sitting at my desk with a blanket wrapped around me and pecking at my keyboard with frozen fingers, so that must mean it's winter.
Split Pea Soup
Great for those watching their carbs or calories, or just looking for a different vegetarian soup.
Recipe Summary Split Pea Soup
This is a wonderful, hearty split pea soup. Great for a fall or blustery winter day.Ingredients | Winter Soup Recipes Vegetarian
2 ¼ cups dried split peas
2 quarts cold water
1 ½ pounds ham bone
2 onions, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried marjoram
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 potato, diced
Directions
In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Info | Winter Soup Recipes Vegetarian
prep:
15 mins
cook:
2 hrs
additional:
8 hrs 15 mins
total:
10 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
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