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PEA SOUP FLOATER



Pea Soup Floater image

Traditionally Australian, the soup is very thick and is served with individual beef pies and tomato ketchup. Great on a winter night.

Provided by Cosmiccook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 meaty smoked ham hocks
6 liters water
750 g dried split green peas
250 g yellow split peas
1 cup frozen green pea
2 carrots, grated
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried tarragon or 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Boil ham hocks in water for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove fat and bones and return meat to the pot.
  • Add split green and yellow peas and tarragon.
  • Simmer slowly for about 3 hours.
  • Add carrots and cook another hour.
  • Season with pepper and add salt to taste if necessary.
  • Cook until peas are mushy and thick stirring to make sure they don't stick.
  • Serve with individual beef pie.
  • Can be thinned with water for a less solid soup and served with savory herb muffins or cheese scones.

SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP



Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup image

When I have leftover ham in the fridge, I always like to make this split pea soup. Just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on, and dinner is done. -Pamela Chambers, West Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup julienned or chopped carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender.Freeze Option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Heat through in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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