SPLIT PEA SOUP

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This hearty classic is a great dish for all cooks, whether a beginner or more experienced. Not only is it nourishing and inexpensive, it's simple to make.-John Croce Jr., Yarmouth, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 pound dried green split peas
2 smoked ham hocks (about 1-1/2 pounds)
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 to 10 cups water
1 bay leaf

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine all of the ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; leaving cover ajar, simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. , Discard bay leaf. Remove the ham hocks; when cool enough to handle, cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Return meat to the soup and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

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