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Canadian Split Pea Soup Recipe

	Oldgringo / All my dishes 9 months ago Canadian Split Pea Soup a great winter soup. Prep:15m Cook:120m Servings:8	Oldgringo
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Ingredients

1 lb split green peas

8 cups water

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 cup finely chopped carrots

1/4 cup finely chopped celery

2 dried bay leaves

1 teaspoon dried summer savory leaves

1 minced garlic clove

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

2 teaspoons salt

1 ham bone, ham rind or ham hock

Directions

General Instructions for dried legumes:

Dried legumes (beans and peas) may be prepared by the Rapid Boiling Method or the Overnight Soaking Method. In either case the legumes are first: picked, rinsed and drained.

The Rapid Boiling Method involves picking, washing and draining the legumes; adding water until the level is 2 inches over the top of the legumes; bringing the legumes to a full rolling boil for 2 minutes; removing from the heat, covering and allowing to the legumes to hydrate for 1 hour.

The Overnight Soaking Method involves picking, washing and draining the legumes, adding water until the level is 2 inches over the tops of the legumes; covering the legumes and allowing the legumes to hydrate overnight.

Use the hydrated legumes in the recipe as directed.

Preparation of the soup:

Put drained peas and clean water into soup pot and bring to a boil.

Adjust the cooking liquid as needed to keep the soup thickened.

Reduce heat to a simmer and add the other ingredients. Cook for 1-1/2 hours.

Remove the ham from the soup and chop any meat. Remove the bay leaves.

Puree the soup and add back the chopped ham if any. If a ham rind is used, a small piece of the rind may be pureed with the soup.

Serve with a small dollop of butter in the center of the soup.

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