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Megan's Pea Soup

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Introduction

This is a good "beginner's" soup. You can also leave out the ham and hambone for a vegetarian version.

Ingredients

Serves: 8

  • ½ pint water
  • 1 ham hocks
  • 2½ cups yellow split peas
  • 1 cup chopped ham
  • 1 stick finely diced celery
  • 1 large finely diced carrot
  • 1 finely diced onion
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

Megan's Pea Soup is a community recipe submitted by megan and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

  • Combine all ingredients in a large pot and boil hard for 20 to 30 minutes, then simmer for an hour or two, until the peas are nice and soft.
  • Remove hambone and serve.
  • If desired, sieve or puree soup for a smooth texture.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
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