Jim's Yellow Split Pea Soup
Yield
4 servingsPrep
20 minCook
3 hrsReady
3 hrsLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups |
split peas
|
|
| 1 | each |
ham bone
|
* |
| 1 | large |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | large |
carrots
diced |
|
| 2 | each |
celery stalks
with leaves |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
chile pepper
crushed |
* |
| ½ | teaspoon |
thyme
|
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
pepper, to taste |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
split peas
|
|
| 1 | each |
ham bone
|
* |
| 1 | large |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | large |
carrots
diced |
|
| 2 | each |
celery stalks
with leaves |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
chile pepper
crushed |
* |
| 2.5 | ml |
thyme
|
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
pepper, to taste |
*
|
Directions
Simmer the peas with the ham bone 2½ hours.
Add the other ingredients and simmer ½ hour more.
Remove the bone and cut off the meat.
Return the meat to the pot.
Scoop out a ½ cup of the pea mixture, purée and return to the pot OR make a slurry or water and 2 tablespoons flour and add; cook until soup thickens.
Adjust the seasonings and serve.
Variations: Use a chicken or turkey carcass and chopped bacon.
Add chopped cooked sausage at the end of the cooking process.
Add a small amount of turnip.
Add oregano, marjoram or sage.
Add a tablespoon of tomato paste.
