Chunky-Style Split-Pea Soup With Ham Recipe
Ingredients
| Dried split peas | 1 Pound | |
| Hot water | 6 Cup (96 tbs) | |
| Smoked ham hocks | 1 Pound | |
| Carrots | 3 , cut into 0.5 inch cubes | |
| Potatoes | 2 , cut into 0.5 inch cubes | |
| Onion | 1 , chopped | |
| Celery stalks | 2 , chopped | |
| Salt | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Peppercorns | 12 | |
| Parmesan cheese | 1 Tablespoon, grated (For Garnish) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 116
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13 g19.9%
Saturated Fat 3.8 g19.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 28.8 mg9.6%
Sodium 610.5 mg25.4%
Total Carbohydrates 29 g9.8%
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14.1%
Sugars 4.2 g
Protein 15 g29.9%
Vitamin A 77.5% Vitamin C 21.3%
Calcium 4.9% Iron 3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours.
Turn heat to high and cook an ad ditional 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until peas and vegetables are tender.
Remove ham; cube meat and return it to soup.
Stir to mash some of the peas and thicken soup.
Add additional water if you wish to thin the consistency.
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese when served.
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