Split Pea and Ham Bone Soup
Description
This is a straight-forward version of a classic soup combines dried split peas with onion and ham. Variations include adding carrots, celery, or potatoes.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 pound dried split peas
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1 pound ham bone
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1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1
Heat oil in a medium pot, add onions and saute until tender. Stir in split peas, ham bone, and enough water to cover ingredients; season with salt and pepper.
2
Cover, and cook until there are no peas left, just a green liquid, 2 hours. While it is cooking, check to see if water has evaporated. You may need to add more water as the soup continues to cook.
3
Once the soup is a green liquid remove from heat, and let stand so it will thicken. Once thickened you may need to heat through to serve.