YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP A SWEDISH DELIGHT !

YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP a Swedish delight ! image

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb yellow split peas
1-1/2 c cut & diced .....lean cooked ham thick slice.
1 large onion...diced
2 bay leaves
3 qt water.
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground thyme
1 pinch ground allspice....for flavor
1/2 c each...optional....chopped carrot and or celery can be added.

Steps:

1. Rinse and sort thru peas. Add and put into the crockpot with the fresh water.
2. Chop onion. Add to the pot.
3. Dice the ham . Add to the pot, with all the other ingredients. Cover and cook on high about 3 hours. If you need more liquid, add 1 can of chicken broth.
4. Serve with crusty bread, rye bread or crackers, I like Kavli, 5 whole grain, Crispbreasd. It is imported from Norway. See picture.
5. Set the butter out for crackers, etc. sprinkle with a little parsley and serve this wonderful soup. Adding salt depends on how salty your ham is. You can decide, after a taste.
6. Picture of the Kitchen Divas, salt & pepper shakers I won at our Red Hat Luncheon. They are such cute little piggy's, with the red hats on.!