MOM'S SPLIT PEA SOUP

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This is my mothers recipe with a little variation, it is "stand-up spoon" thick, with vegetables and potatoes. She fed a family of 13 hungry kids with this recipe, and the only thing that went with it, was crackers. Enjoy !!!

Provided by Keith A. Janssen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs split peas
2 quarts water
1 1/2 ounces ham soup base
1/2 ounce chicken base
12 ounces ham, diced
1 bunch celery, diced
2 -3 onions, diced
1 lb carrot, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon onion powder (Not Salt)
1 tablespoon garlic granules (Not Salt)
1 tablespoon sodium-free seasoning (ie, Mrs. Dash)
1 tablespoon season coarse salt
1/4 cup parsley flakes (fresh or dried)
1/2 lb bacon, diced,browned (optional)

Steps:

  • -Rinsesplit peas in water.
  • -Addboth ham,and chicken base to water and simmer.
  • -Addsplit peas and simmer till cooked, Stirring constantly.
  • -Peeland dice carrots, celery, and onions.
  • -Mincegarlic, or purchase it in the jar already minced.
  • -Peeland dice potatoes and keep covered with water until needed.
  • -Whenpeas are cooked and well blended, add seasonings, carrots, celery, onions, diced ham and potatoes.
  • (bacon if so desired).
  • -Simmeruntil vegetables are tender.
  • Approx.
  • 1 hour.
  • Stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  • -Adjustseasoning if desired, and enjoy with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.8, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 1637.7, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 25, Sugar 12.3, Protein 32

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