Pease Porridge
Yield
8 servingsPrep
8 hrsCook
2 hrsReady
11 hrsLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | cups |
split peas
diced |
|
| 1 | x |
water
|
*
|
| 1 | Ham |
ham bone
or pork knuckle |
* |
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
turnip
scraped and diced |
*
|
| 1 | each |
potatoes
peeled and diced |
|
| 2 | stalks |
celery
with leaves, diced |
*
|
| 2 | Sprigs |
savory
or thyme |
*
|
| 2 | Sprigs |
marjoram
|
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
sea kelp
or salt, to taste |
* |
| 1 | x |
water
to cover |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
split peas
diced |
|
| 1 | x |
water
|
*
|
| 1 | Ham |
ham bone
or pork knuckle |
* |
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
turnip
scraped and diced |
*
|
| 1 | each |
potatoes
peeled and diced |
|
| 2 | stalks |
celery
with leaves, diced |
*
|
| 2 | Sprigs |
savory
or thyme |
*
|
| 2 | Sprigs |
marjoram
|
*
|
| 15 | ml |
sea kelp
or salt, to taste |
* |
| 1 | x |
water
to cover |
*
|
Directions
Rinse and pick over peas.
Cover w/ water and leave to soak overnight.
Next morning, drain, add remaining ingred. and bring to boil. Cover pot, turn down heat, and simmer for about 2 hrs. stirring occasionally.
When peas are tender, remove ham bone or knuckle, cut meat from bone, and return to pot.
Take out herb sprigs.
Purée if desired, reheat, and serve in individual bowls, each topped with a small pat of butter.
