PEA SOUP FLOATER

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Traditionally Australian, the soup is very thick and is served with individual beef pies and tomato ketchup. Great on a winter night.

Provided by Cosmiccook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 meaty smoked ham hocks
6 liters water
750 g dried split green peas
250 g yellow split peas
1 cup frozen green pea
2 carrots, grated
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried tarragon or 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Boil ham hocks in water for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove fat and bones and return meat to the pot.
  • Add split green and yellow peas and tarragon.
  • Simmer slowly for about 3 hours.
  • Add carrots and cook another hour.
  • Season with pepper and add salt to taste if necessary.
  • Cook until peas are mushy and thick stirring to make sure they don't stick.
  • Serve with individual beef pie.
  • Can be thinned with water for a less solid soup and served with savory herb muffins or cheese scones.

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