CAWL PYS (WELSH PEA SOUP)

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There are as many different versions of Pea Soup as there are countries! This one is typical of Wales. NOTE: if rutabagas/swedes are unavailable, substitute a turnip or kohlrabi.

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c dried peas
8 oz ham hock (approximate weight)
2 qt water
2 parsnips, chopped
4 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 medium rutabaga (swede), chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
fresh parsley, chopped, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse and drain the peas. Set aside.
  • 2. Cover the ham hock with the water and very slowly bring to the boil. Lower the temperature and simmer for an hour. Add the peas.
  • 3. Bring to a boil then add the parsnips, carrots, rutabaga/swede and onions. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 4. Add potatoes, simmer 20 minutes more.
  • 5. Remove the ham bone, picking off any ham back into the soup. Season and serve with chopped fresh parsley.
  • 6. SLOW COOKER OPTION: Put all ingredients into slow cooker and set to Low for 7-9 hours.
  • 7. INSTANT POT: bet those of you who have one can figure out the time!

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