Split Pea Soup 7
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Soups
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 10 - 12
 

Ingredients:

1 pound dried split peas -- 2 1/3 cups
3 quarts water -- 12 cups
1 3/4 pounds ham hocks or bone -- up to 2
1 large onion -- minced
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced celery
1 piece bay leaf
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
 

Preparation:

Rinse and sort peas. In large soup kettle combine peas, water, and ham; simmer, covered 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Add remaining ingredients; simmer, covered 45 minutes. Remove bones. For thicker soup simmer 20-30 minutes more uncovered.

 

Nutritional Information:

121 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (3% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 4502mg Sodium