Split Pea Soup

Ingredients -
11 ounces Yellow Split Peas, washed
1 Small Ham Shank
1 Large Onion, chopped
3 Large Carrots, thickly sliced
2 Stalks Celery, cut into chunks
1 small Parsnip, diced
1 tablespoon fresh chopped Flat Leaf Parsley or 2 teaspoon Dried Parsley
1 Bay Leaf
2 Whole Cloves
6 Whole Peppercorns
8 cups Cold Water
 
Preparation:

1. Add yellow split peas, ham shank, chopped onion, chopped carrots, sliced celery, diced parsnips, parsley, bay leaf, cloves, peppercorns, and water to stockpot.

2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium high heat.

3. Partially cover stockpot with lid, and reduce heat to low.

4. Simmer 2 hours.

5. Remove ham shank from soup. Trim meat off ham shank, dice into small pieces and return to the stockpot. Discard bone.

6. Add additional water if necessary.

 
 


Soup Making Tip
Carrots
Look for carrots that are firm and not flexible. Choose carrots that are medium in thickness and buy bunches that are similar in size, so carrots finish cooking at the same time.

Soup Making Tip
Green Split Pea
Green split peas without skins are a great choice for making soups. Whether you puree your final soup or not, the smoothness is desirable.