SPLIT PEA AND HAM WITH VEGGIES SOUP

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i have not made split pea soup in yrs had it alot as a kid hubby does not like green peas so he thought he wouldn't like this he decided to give it a try. ham hocks are cookin as i type i'm addin the peas in a few i'm playin with spices for in this not usin the spice pack that cam with the peas hubby loved this[i did too]

Provided by Diane Eldridge @Dianeintn

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 - meaty ham hocks[1-1/2 pounds]
1 package(s) split peas
1 large onion[1/2ved..one chopped fine other sliced thick]
1 cup(s) matchstick cut carrots
1 - rib celery chopped
1/2 medium red bell pepper
3 clove(s) garlic,chopped fine
10 cup(s) water
- spices to taste...old bay seasoning,soul seasoning,fresh ground black pepper
1 can(s) milk, 1%
1/2 stick(s) butter
- light sour cream

Steps:

  • take ham hocks and put in lg stock pot add water to cover add spices bring to boil turn temp to low[so it jus simmers cook til meat is coming off bones remove hocks from pan set aside to cool and then debone and return to pot
  • next add peas and cook bout 45 min add all other veggies cook til they tender add water as needed[but remember milk is bein added at end] WATCH CLOSE,STIR OFTEN PEAS LIKE TO SCORCH
  • once veggies tender add butter stir til it melts add milk heat til hot but not boiling
  • serve with lg dollop of sour cream

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