PORTAGE SAINT GERMAIN SOUP (SPLIT PEA WITH HAM)

Portage Saint Germain Soup (Split Pea With Ham) image

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories Ham

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 1/2 cups water
1 lb ham bone
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups split peas, rinsed
2/3 cup leek, finely chopped (or green onion)
1/3 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
1 pinch pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

In a large stock pot, add the water, ham bone, chicken stock and split peas. Bring to a boil, skim the surface and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.
Add the leeks, carrots and celery. Simmer for 30 - 40 minutes until peas are soft. Remove bone to cool somewhat.
Add the sugar, marjoram, pepper, milk and cream. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the meat from the ham bone and add to the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 106.5, Sodium 305.1, Carbohydrate 76.2, Fiber 25.8, Sugar 11.5, Protein 33.8