MIMI'S SPLIT PEA SOUP
This is my mom's recipe for her favorite soup. Since I never liked split peas as a kid, I never ate it. But since growing up, I've found it to be delicious. I make this with chicken or vegetable broth for a more flavorful soup. Serve with warm crusty bread.
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Stocks
Time 2h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot.
- Bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer, covered, for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until peas are soft. Add potatoes and barley the last 25 minutes of cooking time.
- Stir from bottom occasionally and skim foam off top if it accumulates.
- Once peas, potatoes and barley are tender, remove pot from heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
- If using ham hock (or turkey wing), remove from soup, let cool and cut meat from bone. Finely chop meat and set aside.
- Ladle soup in batches into a blender or processor.
- Blend/process 2 to 3 seconds only.
- Return soup to pot, stir in ham (or turkey).
- Reheat (if necessary) and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 145.3, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 25.4, Sugar 9, Protein 22.8
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