FRENCH CANADIAN PEA SOUP

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This another of my mom's recipes. My brother hated pea soup, but out of desperation tried it one day. He now makes it himself.

Provided by Chef at Heart

Categories Ham

Time 2h20m

Yield 6-8 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb dried split peas
1 meaty ham bone
8 cups water
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
2 slices cooked bacon
1/2 cup half-and-half cream or 1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Rinse peas.
In heavy pot mix peas, ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and onion with 8 cups of water.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 1 ½ hours stirring often.
Remove ham bone from heat and chop meat.
Return meat to pot, add vegetables and simmer 30 minutes.
Add cooked crumbled bacon, cream and butter.
Heat through and serve.

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