GRANDMA'S SPLIT PEA SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pork

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cup's (16 oz. package) split peas.
2 pounds ham shanks
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
6 whole peppercorns
8 cups Chicken Stock or combination of stock/water
2 medium stalks celery, sliced
1 medium carrot, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine all ingredients except celery and carrots. Simmer covered, 2 to 2 1/2 hours until peas are tender and soup thickens. Add celery and carrots. Continue simmering about 30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Remove peppercorns and ham shank; cut meat from bone into chunks and return to soup. If desired, top servings with crumbled bacon, paprika or chopped hard cooked egg. Tip: To make ahead, prepare broth, removing meat from bone. Cover and freeze up to 3 weeks or refrigerate for about a week. Add remaining ingredients to thawed broth and prepare as directed.

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