SPLIT PEA SOUP FOR A LARGE GROUP

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This is my mothers recipe with little variation, it's stand-up spoon thick with vegetables and potatoes. Because I cook in quantity, It is made for 120 portions. This is a excellent soup, for a large group. Plus it is very eye apealing.

Provided by Keith A. Janssen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h30m

Yield 120 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

14 lbs split peas
6 gallons water
12 ounces ham soup base
3 ounces chicken base
7 lbs diced ham
2 bunches celery, diced
3 lbs onions, diced
7 lbs carrots, diced
6 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 tablespoons onion powder
4 tablespoons garlic granules
4 tablespoons sodium-free seasoning
3 tablespoons season salt
1/2 cup parsley flakes or 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 lbs bacon, diced and browned (optional)

Steps:

  • -Rinsesplit peas in water.
  • -Addboth ham, and chicken base to water and simmer-Add split 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 desired).
  • -Simmeruntil vegetables are tender.
  • Approx.
  • 1 hour.
  • Stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  • -Adjustseasoning if desired, and enjoy with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 13.8, Sodium 443.2, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 19.4

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