Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup is a hearty soup that is filling and satisfying. Split Pea Soup can be made in a slow cooker or a pressure cooker easily so it makes for a great time saving meal.
Split Pea Soup
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb bacon ends cut into 1/2-inch cubes, or a meaty ham bone or ham hock, rinsed if crusted with salt
- 3 carrots chopped
- 2 lb onions finely chopped, 2 large
- 1 lb split peas green or yellow peas can be used
- 2 qt water you can use either chicken or vegetable stock form more flavor
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme crumbled
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Saute bacon ends over medium heat in a 6-8 quart heavy pot until starting to brown.
- Add onions and saute until translucent then add carrots and saute until they start to carmelize..
- Rinse peas and add to pot with water, salt pork, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, skimming froth, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until peas falling apart and soup is thickened, 2-3 hours
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread.
