Split Pea and Ham Soup

[kevin313]

We've had a lot of snow here in the past week or so, and the temps are bitter cold. I know a lot others here are also braving through the winter. I had a leftover hambone in the freezer from the holidays and decided to put it to good use and make split pea soup.

 



 

For those who just want the recipe here 'tis:

 

1 lb bag split peas

1 meaty ham bone (you can omit if you want to keep it vegetarian)

1 medium-large onion, diced

1 1/2 cup diced carrots

salt & pepper to taste

pinch of herbes de provence (optional)

 

In a large pot combine 2 quarts of cold water, ham bone, split peas, onion, salt, pepper and herbes de provence. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer. Let simmer for one hour. Remove ham bone from pot and using a fork remove any meat that still may be connected to it. Return meat to the pot and add the carrots. Cover and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes. Serve with good bread and it's a wonderful meal for a cold night!

 

[lordkenmore]

Good looking recipe!

Thanks for writing the recipe out! I like your videos--the only cooking show out there using vintage stoves? LOL But it's handy having the amounts, etc written out.

 

[hydralique]

Even though it was 70 degrees here today that soup sounds damned good, there are few soups I like better than split pea and ham. Also looks great on the ever so stylish terrace top range!

 

[perc-o-prince]

I think the only thing I do differently is to add a bay leaf or two. I always freeze the ham bone specifically for this use!!! Super for a cold night or day, and especially with a hunk of fresh bread!!! Bravo!!!

Chuck

 

[ovrphil]

Let it snow, let it snow...

Hi Kevin - is that a family hand-down recipe? And..not that it matters, but is that a FLINT stock pot? It looks like one - just curious. Snowy winter - good for cooking and listening to good music, thanks for sharing both.