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Ham and Split Pea Soup Recipe - A Great Soup
With the slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtly smoky flavor of the ham, this hearty soup is the ideal fall or winter soup -- a great one for lunches, or as a starter for dinner.
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With the slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtly smoky flavor of the ham, this hearty soup is the ideal fall or winter soup -- a great one for lunches, or as a starter for dinner.
Prep:
20 mins
Cook:
1 hr 30 mins
Total:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings
2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, diced Fresh Onions
2 ribs celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 pound ham, diced
1 bay leaf
1 pound dried split peas
1 quart chicken stock
2 ½ cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste