[KitchenWench]

I found this in Malachi McCormick's Irish Country Cookbook...

Pea and Hambone Soup

3 C dried split peas
1 large onion
2 tablespoons bacon fat
1 ham bone
4 C chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 C milk

Garnish
4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint


Put the peas in a bowl, cover them with water, and let them soak ovenight.

Next day, drain the peas and discard the water. Coarsely chop the onion. Put the bacon fat in a large saucepan and fry the chopped onions for 3 minutes until soft: do not burn. Add the ham bone and pour in the stock. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Now add the split peas. Bring to the boil again and again reduce the heat. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours stirring occasionally. Stir in the salt and pepper and the milk and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.

Serve hot, with a garnish of the finely chopped mint leaves.

Serves 6 to 8

 

[PickyPrincess]

I found this in Malachi McCormick's Irish Country Cookbook...

Pea and Hambone Soup

3 C dried split peas
1 large onion
2 tablespoons bacon fat
1 ham bone
4 C chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 C milk

Garnish
4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint


Put the peas in a bowl, cover them with water, and let them soak ovenight.

Next day, drain the peas and discard the water. Coarsely chop the onion. Put the bacon fat in a large saucepan and fry the chopped onions for 3 minutes until soft: do not burn. Add the ham bone and pour in the stock. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Now add the split peas. Bring to the boil again and again reduce the heat. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours stirring occasionally. Stir in the salt and pepper and the milk and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.

Serve hot, with a garnish of the finely chopped mint leaves.

Serves 6 to 8

I need to try this one.

I tried a recipe online I found this past winter, and it was horrible. It had thyme and I can recall what all other seasonings but it didn't taste like the pea soup I remember.

Your recipe looks much more in line with my taste buds.

 

[Shane R]

I add shredded carrots to my pea soup for a burst of color and sweetness.

 

[KitchenWench]

I need to try this one.

I tried a recipe online I found this past winter, and it was horrible. It had thyme and I can recall what all other seasonings but it didn't taste like the pea soup I remember.

Your recipe looks much more in line with my taste buds.

You won't be disappointed. I make sure there's a good bit of meat left on the ham bone for added flavor, texture and heartyness.

One word of warning though...make sure you wash the dishes and bowls immediately after use. Otherwise it'll turn into concrete. I kid you not. And yes, there's a story there...lol

 

[Wooleybooger]

Looking around here for any ham bones I might have.

 

[KitchenWench]

I keep a few in the freezer at all times just in case I get a craving for this. My mother hates split pea soup but she's never tried mine. I make mine a little bit more ham forward than pea, and with the creamy texture she might just like it.