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Split Pea Soup

Source of Recipe


France & Associates






List of Ingredients



• 1 (16-oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, sorted and rinsed
  
• 1 ham hock or 1 cup chopped ham
  
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
  
• 2 onions, chopped
  
• 2 carrots, pared and chopped
  
• 2 ribs celery, plus leaves, chopped
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 1 Tbsp dried parsley)
  
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  
• 1 sprig fresh tarragon, chopped (or 1 tsp dried tarragon)
  
• 1 Tbsp seasoned salt (or to taste)
  
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  






Instructions



1. Put all ingredients into the crockpot. Add water to within 1 inch from the top; stir. Cook on HIGH for about 8 hours or until peas and other vegetables are soft. Remove the sprigs of thyme and the bay leaf and discard. Remove the ham hock; chop the meat and return to the soup.
   
   Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley and croutons on top.
   
   
   
   






Final Comments


This is for a 5-quart crockpot; cut down the proportions if you have a smaller crockpot.