SPLIT PEA SOUP & HAM

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Winter evening and split pea soup are like two peas...well you get the reference. I saw a similar recipe on Emeril's show and embellished.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups yellow onions, chopped
salt
freshly ground black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 bay leaf
1 lb dried split peas, picked over and rinsed
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 ham steak, cut into 1 inch pieces
hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
  • Add the onions.
  • Season with salt, pepper, crushed red pepper.
  • Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, bay leaf, and split peas and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the broth and ham.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or more, until the peas are tender.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  • Remove the bay leaf and discard.
  • Add the milk and, using a hand-held blender or potato masher, process until smooth.
  • Add the hot sauce if desired and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.8, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 1543.8, Carbohydrate 81.3, Fiber 30.3, Sugar 13.9, Protein 40.7

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