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+ | ====== Split Pea Soup ====== | ||
+ | ===== Ingredients ===== | ||
+ | * 3 lbs. dried split peas | ||
+ | * 3 lbs. chopped ham | ||
+ | * 2 ham hocks and/or a ham bone | ||
+ | * 1 c. butter | ||
+ | * 6 c. finely chopped mirepoix | ||
+ | * ¼ c. minced garlic | ||
+ | * 6 qt. water or stock | ||
+ | * 1 tbsp. crushed red pepper | ||
+ | * 1 tbsp. salt | ||
+ | * 1 tbsp. black pepper | ||
+ | * 2 tbsp. fresh thyme | ||
+ | * 4 bay leaves | ||
+ | ===== Cooking ===== | ||
+ | * Soak peas for 8 hours or overnight and drain. | ||
+ | * Score ham hocks, cover with water, bring to a boil and simmer one hour. If using a raw ham bone, roast it in the oven until it starts to brown. | ||
+ | * Melt the butter, add the mirepoix, and cook until soft. | ||
+ | * Add the garlic to the mirepoix and cook for another few minutes. | ||
+ | * Add the ham and the hocks and cook until beginning to brown. | ||
+ | * Add the peas, salt, pepper, and red pepper and heat through. | ||
+ | * Add the liquid, bay leaves, thyme, and the ham bone if you have one, and simmer until the peas are tender, adding water as needed. | ||
+ | * Add cream and sherry to taste and serve. |