FIREMAN BOB'S SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP MY WAY...

Fireman Bob's Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup my way... image

Provided by Bob Cooney @firemanbob65

Number Of Ingredients 10

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3 tablespoon(s) butter
2 medium leeks - halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced (white and green parts only)
2 large carrots - shredded
2 teaspoon(s) course sea salt - or to taste
3 cup(s) homemade chicken broth
2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper - or to taste
4 cup(s) split green peas - dry - rinsed and destoned
1 teaspoon(s) fresh squeezed lemon juice
4 large ham hocks
1 cup(s) sour cream

Steps:

In a large Dutch Oven, melt the butter over low heat. Add the leeks, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and a pinch of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
Add the broth, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, pepper, ham hocks, carrots, and bring to a boil. Add the peas and bring to a boil again for 7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Once cooked, remove ham hocks and set aside.
Using a blender, puree the soup in batches until smooth, add ham hocks back to the soup and serve hot.
Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
ENJOY !!!