posted by Mona M 07-06-100 4:47 AM
Split Pea Soup
from River Road Recipes... The Textbook of Louisiana Cuisine
1 large ham bone
1 pound split peas
3 quarts water
1 white onion
1/2 carrot, diced
Seasoning (salt, red and white pepper)
6 slices bacon (optional)
2 eggs, hard cooked (optional)
Place split peas and ham bone in cold water and let come to a rapid boil. Continue boiling until peas have dissolved.
Turn heat low and add seasoning. Cook slowly for two and a half hours.
Before serving put soup through strainer. Replace ham bits in soup, discarding bone, fat, etc. To serve, you may add a tablespoon crumbled bacon and chopped egg to each plate of soup after soup has been ladled.
Serves 6
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