Split Pea Soup by Julie

Split Pea Soup

by Julie

Hello, it was a cold day and all I wanted was some Split Pea Soup. I checked my pantry first to see what I had on hand. After a quick trip to the grocery. My plan was taking shape.

I had two recipes that I was looking at and decided to pick and choose what I liked about both and make it my own. Isn't that what most southern women do? Sure!!! At least that's what I do. Never know exactly your going to get, surprised when it's outstanding and wish you would have documented it. 

So that's when I started taking photos and figured I'd post them. 

Here is one of many I will be posting.

The Recipes

Let's begin.....

I washed my Split Peas and set in a colander to drain.

Add bag of Seasoning Mix ~ Onions, Celery, Green Peppers, Red Peppers & Parsley Flakes.

I added two. 

Simmer down the Seasoning Blend in about a tablespoon of Olive Oil. Stirring often until clear. 

Once Onion mixture is clear, add Chicken Broth ( 8 cups) 2 Containers.

Add 2 Packages of Cubed Ham

Add Bag of Matchstix Cut Cooking Carrots

Now the fun ...

Add the Spices

1 TSP Creole Seasoning

1/4 TSP Adobo

1/2 TSP Rosemary

1/4 TSP Minced Garlic

1 Bay Leaf

1 TBS Parsley Flakes

Salt & Pepper

Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Cooking on low to simmer, stir often.

Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, checking for tender peas.

During cooking, if broth is to thick, add more chicken stock.

I had to add cooking time of 35 more minutes to have it cook down to the 

consistency of my choice.

When done, Serve with warm bread and 

Southern Iced Tea.

Have some Louisiana Hot Sauce on that table ya hear,

Even the grandkids put a dash or two!!

Enjoy!!

P.S. Sorry I could't fine the photo of it finished and plated.

It was very good!!