Ingredients:
1 cup green split peas, rinsed
1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed
1 medium leeks or onions diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ham bone (or 1 cup diced ham)
8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for sautéing
Directions:
1. Cut the vegetables into a medium dice
You can use onions if leeks are hard to find.
2. Saute the ham and leeks or onions till they sweat.
3.
Add the rinsed split peas and broth, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot.
Bring to a boil.
(instead of the diced ham you can add the ham hock or ham bone now.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the peas are tender.
Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if needed.
5. A Great way to serve Anderson's Pea Soup is
a way they offer it at the restaurant. in a Bread Bowl.
Serve the toppings on the side. Toppings can be cheddar cheese, bacon, ham, green onions, croutons.
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